Jonathan Aird

Julian Taylor up for two Juno Awards

March 11, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

It seems that Americana UK was not the only place to be bowled over by Julian Taylor’s 2020 release ‘The Ridge‘, as Julian Taylor, of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry, has been nominated in the JUNO […]

The Northern Belle “No Rush” – Listen

March 11, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The new single by the Norwegian septet The Northern Belle see’s the band’s sound expanded even further with the addition of vocals from Nordicana compatriots Siv Jakobsen and Louien. It means that there’s just extra layers to the […]

Ryan Dugré “Glace Bay” – Listen

March 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Middle of the week, well we know how that feels – so here’s a short tune that should take you away from wherever you are to the wide-open spaces. And if you happen to be in […]

Alex Southey “Rosie” – Listen

March 10, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Rosie is inspired by Alex Southey’s attempts at growing of herbs – specifically Rosemary – on a balcony in Vancouver. In a strange way the failure of the crop became an allegory for Southey’s feelings for […]

Johnny “Niagra Falls” – Listen

March 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 1

Johnny is the stage name of Amsterdam based guitarist Joost Abbel, and ‘Niagara Falls‘ is a first taste of his new solo album ‘Collecting Dinosaurs‘ which is out on March 19th. ‘Niagara Falls‘ blends nostalgic memories […]

Lisa Bouchelle “A Light To Come Home To” – feat. Amanda Shires & Larry Campbell

July 6, 2026 0

A Light To Come Home To is the shining opening song on the new album, Vandals, Thieves & Lovers, from Lisa Bouchelle, and it features two special contributors, with Amanda Shires on violin and Larry Campbell […]

Video Premiere: Visions Of Albion “In The Past”

July 6, 2026 0

Check out the new video for In The Past by Liverpool duo Visions Of Albion. Opening with bird song and full of vibrant colours- red roses and lipstick- the video is a fine accompaniment to one […]

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 […]

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