Jonathan Aird

Katy Rose Bennett “The Meantine” (Independent, 2019)

February 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

‘The Meantine‘ is the fifth album from Birmingham based, rural Oxfordshire raised, Katy Rose Bennett. The nine songs that make it up are firmly in a modern folk vein, given an immediacy by Bennett’s decision to […]

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Barbican, London, 25th January 2020

February 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

A rare visit to these shores for Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn saw the pair on stage at The Barbican – it was the simplest of stage setups, a couple of chairs, a few microphones and […]

Kim Richey “Come Around” – Listen

February 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Rather than just re-issue ‘Glimmer’ for its 20th anniversary Kim Richey decided to re-imagine the songs and come up with a whole new album. Entitled ‘A Long Way Back: The Songs of Glimmer‘ it’ll be released […]

James Taylor announces that he loves to cuddle

February 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

There are lots of other things he loves to do as well – rolling cigarettes for example, or falling off logs. Now, he knows that sounds crazy – and who are we to disagree – but […]

Pond Diver “Look Around” – Listen

February 12, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Pond Diver add another taste of their ‘Flashbacks‘ EP, today’s track a slower and more meditative song than the previously featured ‘Over the Hill‘. It’s a sad reflection on a relationship that has come to an […]

Benjamin Miller “So What” – to just care not

July 9, 2026 0

The frontman of The Federales, Benjamin Miller, is about to release a solo EP which celebrates his love for the Grateful Dead, and we have here the title track. These are Grateful Dead covers, and nor […]

Video Premiere: Kye Alfred Hillig “On Small Wings”

July 9, 2026 0

The latest single from Tacoma songwriter Kye Alfred Hillig is a brilliantly crafted reflection on love, vulnerability and patience. On Small Wings unfolds beautifully, opening with just Hillig’s voice before the instrumentation begins to swell beneath. […]

Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

July 8, 2026 0

Jason McNiff has announced the release of his latest album, Ten Blue Songs, his 10th, and, despite the melancholy title, he assures us it is a record of celebration, a celebration of the musical life he […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Katy Rose Bennett “The Meantine” (Independent, 2019)

Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Barbican, London, 25th January 2020

Kim Richey “Come Around” – Listen

James Taylor announces that he loves to cuddle

Pond Diver “Look Around” – Listen

Benjamin Miller “So What” – to just care not

Video Premiere: Kye Alfred Hillig “On Small Wings”

Jason McNiff heralds his tenth with “Ten Blue Songs”

The Welcome Addition “Now Forever” – a mournful tale of self-sabotage

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Clayton Chaney