Jonathan Aird

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse Dream” – Listen

October 2, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Having had some success in Norway in the band Lucky Lips and as a solo artist, Malin Pettersen has upped the stakes by recording her latest album ‘Wildhorse‘ in Nashville, with a pick of backing musicians. […]

Track Premiere: Josh Merritt “The High”

October 1, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘The High‘ is an honest song that comes from having lived through the reality. Josh Merritt’s childhood was scarred by his mother’s and stepfather’s methamphetamine addiction. Not only as users – they fell into manufacturing and […]

VanWyck “God Is In The Detour” – Listen

October 1, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

We have some good news for you today – there’s a new VanWyck album on the way, it’s called ‘The Detour‘ and it hits the streets, canals and internet sources on October 30th. Today’s song is […]

Track Premiere: Darling West “Good Luck Charmer “

September 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Good Luck Charmer‘ is the new original tune from Darling West, the duo, of Mari Sandvær Kreken and Tor Egil. It’s a song that came together around the time of their most recent album ‘We´ll Never […]

Track Premiere: Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Carry A Tune”

September 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The duo of Philadelphia based guitarist /songwriter Aaron Nathans and Cincinnati cellist / songwriter Michael G. Ronstadt (yes, he has a famous Aunt) have produced a new album showcasing the rich and dark combination that can […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 0

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

July 7, 2026 0

An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics. This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor […]

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

July 7, 2026 0

JP Harris, known across the americana world as a craftsman of outlaw country and old-time music, has announced his sixth full-length album. Shaving A Dead Man, produced by and featuring GRAMMY-winning musician Chance McCoy (Old Crow […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Malin Pettersen “Wildhorse Dream” – Listen

Track Premiere: Josh Merritt “The High”

VanWyck “God Is In The Detour” – Listen

Track Premiere: Darling West “Good Luck Charmer “

Track Premiere: Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt “Carry A Tune”

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

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