Jonathan Aird

Tekla Waterfield “Can’t have Me” – you’re slippery, I’m slippier

October 28, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s a great percussion line on Tekla Waterfield’s ‘Can’t Have Me‘ – and we’re a sucker for great percussion. We’re also a sucker for smart song writing and a warm intimate vocal style – and Tekla […]

Beans On Toast “Not Everybody Thinks We’re Doomed” – is this what you Humans call optimism?

October 27, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

An uplifting and optimistic new song from Beans on Toast, with support from Blaine & Jack from Mystery Jets. The world’s unpredictability is what makes it brilliant is the message that Beans wishes to convey, as […]

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 […]

Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde August 2026

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

At the end of a short European tour, appearing at Festivals and supporting Bonnie Prince Billy, Dawn Landes entertained us below deck on the Golden Hinde (a reproduction ship, sitting in dry dock behind Southwark Cathedral) […]

Two Runner “Porchlight”

August 27, 2026 0

Old-time instruments meet new-world issues. Two Runner is the musical nom de plume of Paige Anderson (although until this record, the band had been a long-term collaborative relationship with fiddler Emilie Rose). Anderson has now taken […]

Vox Continental: August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

Winter is Coming! This is a fascinating time in mainland Europe, with summer scheduled to come to an abrupt stop on the 31st August, regardless of what the weather might be. Holidays are over and everyone […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Tekla Waterfield “Can’t have Me” – you’re slippery, I’m slippier

Beans On Toast “Not Everybody Thinks We’re Doomed” – is this what you Humans call optimism?

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

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

Two Runner “Porchlight”

Vox Continental: August 2026

The Jayhawks “Sanctuary Park”

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”