Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Aaron Skiles and Matt Patton “Love & Guilt”

January 19, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Aaron Skiles is half the lead – with his wife Rebecca – of the band Bourbon Therapy, who have been favourably compared to Counting Crows. In that band Aaron mainly contributes vocals and bass, but his […]

Librarians With Hickeys “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You” – the mild buzz of obsession

January 18, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Librarians With Hickeys put this song out last year as a single on the legendary Big Stir Records, it’s a great song which might bring to mind early-1970s solo efforts from McGuinn. This perfect piece of […]

Nico Padden “The Last Time” – landlubbers beware

January 17, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Nico Padden is, one could say, “Bold in Her Breeches“, drawing inspiration from the likes of Grace O’Malley, Mary Read, and Anne Bonny. It’s an approach to life and music that has earnt her the nickname […]

Kate Ellis “Scars” – have you considered couples therapy?

January 14, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Kate Ellis’ new single highlights its Americana credential by using not one but two AMA-UK instrumentalist award winners – Chris Hillman on electric guitar and Thomas Collison on keyboards. The song is taken from Kate Ellis’ […]

Pinegrove “Respirate” – my instincts tell me to…

January 13, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Pinegrove have gone one step further than most bands when it comes to their Covid music, with ‘Respirate’ directly referencing the virus and the effects that can lead to the necessity of artificial breathing assistance (yes, […]

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0

Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird