Jonathan Aird

Jingle Bells Thursday – here it is, Merry Christmas

December 23, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

And so this is Christmas – and what have we done? Well, “we’ve” put together another selection of seasonal ditties with a sort of kind of Americana-ish slant. Always a bitter sweet moment – somewhat akin […]

Dar Williams “The Christians And The Pagans” – Christmas is like Solstice…

December 23, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, phew, that’s it for Tracks for another year – well, apart from the Jingle Bells Thursday that will be along later. So here’s a special treat for Christmas. the incomparable Dar Williams showing that common […]

Jr. Gone Wild “Five Million Songs” – so, why did you get into music?

December 22, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Five Million Songs‘ is the latest single from Jr. Gone Wild and comes from the new album ‘Still got the Jacket’, the band’s first release for 25 years. From 1983-1995, Jr. Gone Wild helped introduce Canada […]

Down In The Flood – A Year of Tracks

December 21, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

If 2020 saw a lot of shared songs then 2021 took that to an even higher level – and the reasons are surely the same: more home time due to the inability to tour much, and […]

The Nervous Hex “Wash” – the answer lies within

December 21, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Recently released on Dead-Stare, The Nervous Hex’s self-titled four song EP aims to evoke the guitar bands of the late eighties. Specifically, the band’s Ryan Traster has explained the plan: “Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth said that Today by Galaxie 500 was ‘the […]

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. […]

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