Jonathan Aird

Clare Cunningham “Heart Of Mine” – Listen

July 27, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Clare Cunningham’s backstory is not your typical singer nudging into the Americana zone. Born in Ireland, after finishing Uni’ Clare moved to Cardiff where she formed a Classic Rock band. This was succesful enough to get […]

Starpainter “Slammin’ On The Brakes” – Listen

July 24, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Starpainter are kind of reticent about who they are, as if they just want the music to speak for itself. And maybe that’s no bad thing. ‘Slammin’ on the Brakes‘ describes an actual car accident – […]

What should I do, Americana UK?

July 23, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

It was not a complete surprise when our last analysis of the existential angst that ravages the soul didn’t sit well with all. After all, it’s one thing for rock stars to fret about the everlasting […]

Kristina Train “We The People” – Listen

July 23, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Kristina Train’s new song ‘We the People‘ was inspired by a touristy turn around Philadelphia’s historical monuments a few years back. She, and her co-writer Paul Olsen, were struck by the beauty of the language and […]

The Gabbard Brothers “Too Much To Feel” – Listen

July 22, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The demise of Buffalo Killers saw Zachary and Andy Gabbard set off on a somewhat new direction as a duo. The singer-songwriters have retained a nod to bands such as Buffalo Springfield, and there’s a real […]

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

Clare Cunningham “Heart Of Mine” – Listen

Starpainter “Slammin’ On The Brakes” – Listen

What should I do, Americana UK?

Kristina Train “We The People” – Listen

The Gabbard Brothers “Too Much To Feel” – Listen

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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