Jonathan Aird

Jeff Karoub “Song For Woody” – borrowing from a borrower

October 27, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Taking inspiration from an essay by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers which compiled much of Woody Guthrie’s wisdom, Jeff Karoub borrows liberally from his writings, be they his songs, journals or even a credo emblazoned on his guitar […]

Julian Taylor “100 Proof” – it’s a way to live life

October 26, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Julian Taylor’s rich warm tones are here put to work delivering the uplifting ‘100 Proof’ which was written by a friend of his, Toronto-based musician Tyler Ellis. It acts as a bridge between Taylor’s last album, the […]

Bruce T Carroll “What’s The Rush” – I’m leaving… but not forever

October 26, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Not every song has to be so darn serious – ‘What’s the Rush‘ certainly falls into the lighter category which is no bad thing. Bruce T Carroll’s composition is a classic modern American folk song, loping […]

Chuck Berry “Carol/Little Queenie” – Live from Blueberry Hill. No, really.

October 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Whatever else he may have been – and let’s face it his reputation probably ruled him out from the “nicest man in rock and roll” awards – Chuck Berry has a fair claim to being one […]

Video: Carson McHone “Hawks Don’t Share”

October 25, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Carson McHone’s new single ‘Hawks Don’t Share‘ was recorded with Ontario’s Daniel Romano, and is a literary allusion to the creative sabotage that often confronts artistic alliances. A pair of sparring electric guitars sets the scene, […]

Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

July 3, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place […]

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

July 3, 2026 0

Performances don’t get much more intimate when less than 50 people are in the front space of a record shop and the artist is playing unamplified, less than five feet away. In the autumn of 2025, […]

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

July 3, 2026 0

Americana royalty teams up with a cracking Texas band to produce a varied and highly enjoyable mix of country, soul and stomp. Ryan Bingham is a comparatively rare example of an americana artist who has broken […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Jeff Karoub “Song For Woody” – borrowing from a borrower

Julian Taylor “100 Proof” – it’s a way to live life

Bruce T Carroll “What’s The Rush” – I’m leaving… but not forever

Chuck Berry “Carol/Little Queenie” – Live from Blueberry Hill. No, really.

Video: Carson McHone “Hawks Don’t Share”

Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

Americana Stories – Simon Lamont “Americana”

Our new supporters playlist is out later today – win a vinyl copy of Ashley McBryde’s new album