Jonathan Aird

Astral Swans “Bird Songs” – Listen

August 20, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Imagine, if you will, that you’re walking through Vondelpark in Amsterdam – it’s near Christmas, you’re somewhat on the cold side, maybe picking up a jacket would have been a smart move. Love has abandoned you, […]

Seafarers “And Maybe I’m Scared” – Listen

August 19, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Seafarers are not your typical Scottish folk band. Maybe that’s because Glasgow-born saxophonist and songwriter Matthew Herd formed Seafarers in 2013 during his studies at the Royal Academy of Music – and then went touring extensively […]

Jerry Leger & Don Stevenson “Halfway ‘Til Gone” – Listen

August 18, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A very special track today, with Canadian Jerry Leger teeming up with Don Stevenson (of Moby Grape fame) for ‘Halfway ’til Gone‘. There’s a classic Everly Brothers feel to the duo’s collaboration – in the harmonies, […]

Terra Lightfoot “Paper Thin Walls” – Listen

August 17, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Paper Thin Walls’ is the new single from Terra Lightfoot’s upcoming studio album ‘Consider the Speed’ which will hit the streets on October 16th, on Sonic Unyon Records. It’s the first new studio recordings from Lightfoot […]

Track Premiere: VanWyck “Your Favourite Tune”

August 17, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s song premiere comes from Amsterdam, with VanWyck’s first single from her upcoming album ‘God is in the Detour‘. It is an album that has come to be through the pandemic, with the time to pull […]

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

Astral Swans “Bird Songs” – Listen

Seafarers “And Maybe I’m Scared” – Listen

Jerry Leger & Don Stevenson “Halfway ‘Til Gone” – Listen

Terra Lightfoot “Paper Thin Walls” – Listen

Track Premiere: VanWyck “Your Favourite 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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