Jonathan Aird

Sunflower “Thin Skin” – Listen

November 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Clearly not social distancing, we’ll cut Sunflower some slack because they are outdoors – and that outdoors is in Australia. So, you know, pretty much Covid free. To the extent that Sunflower have been able to […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

November 26, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

In these new times of austerity an advice column can’t afford to be overly picky – sure we’d like to spend all of our time knitting back together the sinews of a broken heart or wrestling […]

Dave Alvin “Highway 61 Revisited” – Listen

November 26, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A great version of a great song. Taken from Dave Alvin’s new album ‘From An Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings‘, this is a recording that first appeared way back on an Uncut cover disc (‘Highway […]

Sweet Roger “Pay Me” – Listen

November 26, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For Sweet Roger it was a combination of a early-country blues listening kick and the chance find of a photograph at a Los Angeles flea market. The picture showed a man […]

M. Ward “You’ve Changed” – Listen

November 25, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘You’ve Changed’ is the first song released from M.Ward’s upcoming album ‘Think of Spring’, which will be released on ANTI- on December 13th. It’s an album of covers of songs recorded by Billie Holiday. The album […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 1

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 1

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Sunflower “Thin Skin” – Listen

What should I do, Americana UK?

Dave Alvin “Highway 61 Revisited” – Listen

Sweet Roger “Pay Me” – Listen

M. Ward “You’ve Changed” – Listen

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash