Jonathan Aird

Bandits On The Run “Am I Your Mirror?” – looking at me or looking through me

January 23, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

On ‘Am I Your Mirror?‘, regular Americana UK featured artists Bandits on the Run question their place in the world, and how they relate to other people. Regina Strayhorn shares of the inspiration behind the new […]

Rebecca Bangfield “New Girl” – drinking wine, all the time

January 22, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Even without a note of music, Rebecca Bangfield is impressive – the Norwegian-Greek singer has a background in choir, revue, theatre, and classical ballet, and is a qualified school teacher, specialised in 17th–18th century Norwegian childhood […]

Odd Marshall “Outta Here” – better be movin’ on

January 21, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

For his second album, “Seconds”, Odd Marshall has surprised himself – by working with his youthful heroes. It came around in an indirect way – when he was turned down by a prominent Canadian producer. It […]

The Grahams “Georgette” – who knows what the future will bring

January 20, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

The Grahams have a life in music – Alyssa and Doug started out following The Grateful Dead on tour, expanded their musical adventures by founding the influential 3Sirens Music Group. And, as The Grahams, they spent […]

Jeffrey Martin “Garden” – lost amongst the life

January 19, 2026 Jonathan Aird 2

Here’s the latest single released from Jeffrey Martin’s new live album “Alive July 25, 2025“, which was recorded with just a few microphones on a packed night at Portland’s legendary haunt, The Showdown. Somehow the recording […]

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Boulder Fields and Mary Gauthier

October 2, 2026 0

This week’s podcast sees Keith talking to two great songwriters. Cam Fraser of Boulder Fields, in the week of the release of Nothing Age, and Mary Gauthier, in the week of her release, Reckoning. Both very […]

Michael Hurley “The Werewolf Song” – howls at the moon

October 2, 2026 0

The remarkable thing about today’s track, The Werewolf Song, is that it comes from the first album by Michael Hurley. Remarkable because it is a song of some rare depth, full of disturbing imagery, set to […]

Video Premiere: Afton Wolfe & The Snake Hunters “Slingshots”

October 2, 2026 0

Beginning with just woozy saxophone and Afton Wolfe’s strummed guitar, Slingshots builds steadily until it becomes the textured, frenetic high point of Wolfe’s live set. Afton Wolfe & The Snake Hunters command the stage, with Connor […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Bandits On The Run “Am I Your Mirror?” – looking at me or looking through me

Rebecca Bangfield “New Girl” – drinking wine, all the time

Odd Marshall “Outta Here” – better be movin’ on

The Grahams “Georgette” – who knows what the future will bring

Jeffrey Martin “Garden” – lost amongst the life

The latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Boulder Fields and Mary Gauthier

Michael Hurley “The Werewolf Song” – howls at the moon

Video Premiere: Afton Wolfe & The Snake Hunters “Slingshots”

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs That Name-Drop Other Artists: AUK Readers’ Choice

Lawrence Rothman “Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust”