Jonathan Aird

Josiah Johnson “Woman In A Man’s Life” – Listen

August 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

So what do we have today? Well, a song about love – nothing too surprising there although this one is particularly lush in its arrangement – but more than that: it’s a questioning of roles and […]

Richard and Linda Thompson announce vast retrospective release

August 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

In just one month from today Richard and Linda Thompson will release a career retrospective – ‘Hard Luck Stories (1972 to 1982)‘ – covering a decade of music making. The 8 CD collection is more than […]

Ben Harper & Rhiannon Giddens “Black Eyed Dog” – Listen

August 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A collaboration between two artists who really do require no introduction – but when has that ever stopped us ? Ben Harper of rootsy blues fame, and also noted for work with legends such as Mavis […]

The Northern Belle “Late Bloomer” – Listen

August 10, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Nordicana – we love it, especially when it comes in the form of West Coast harmonies, and claims influences from all the best people – Erin Rae, for example, and The Byrds. Harmonies, guitars and just […]

Track Premiere: Great Peacock “All I Ever Do”

August 10, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

“I could be your lover, I could be a friend / We could find a place no one else has ever been” sings Andrew Nelson on this, the first single from Great Peacock’s new album ‘Forever […]

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

Josiah Johnson “Woman In A Man’s Life” – Listen

Richard and Linda Thompson announce vast retrospective release

Ben Harper & Rhiannon Giddens “Black Eyed Dog” – Listen

The Northern Belle “Late Bloomer” – Listen

Track Premiere: Great Peacock “All I Ever Do”

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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