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 […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

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