Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Evan Ogden “You’ve Got To Wonder”

June 5, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

“You’ve got to wonder how much time we’ve got left” sings Evan Ogden, on a straight forward protest song that lists many of the ills he sees afflicting the United States in the 21st century – […]

The Unthanks “Diversions Vol.5 Live & Unaccompanied” (RabbleRouser, 2020)

June 4, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

The Unthank sisters – Rachel and Becky – have become a significant presence on the English folk scene over the last fifteen years releasing albums in various band combinations; their latest release in the ‘Diversions’ series […]

The Cradle “One Too Many Times” – Listen

June 4, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

What does The Cradle sound like? Well, the solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paco Cathcar could be summed up after hearing ‘One too many Times‘ quite easily as psychfolk. But what does The Cradle sound […]

Emma Swift “I Contain Multitudes” – Listen

June 3, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Indisputably what the world needs now is more Dylan, and we’re in luck as there as Dylan has a new album a-comin’ down the tracks. He’s not alone in this, as Emma Swift also has a […]

Track Premiere: Gypsy Outfit “Pyromaniac”

June 3, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Gypsy Outfit made use of a pile of vintage equipment to record their new album which carries the suitably retro title of ‘1969‘. Gypsy Outfit are guitarist/vocalist and primary songwriter, Brandon Maddox and vocalist/violinist Kate Lovely. […]

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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