Jonathan Aird

Michael McDermott “Orphans” (Pauper Sky Records, 2019)

April 24, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

As well as having what may be the worst cover of any album this year ‘Orphans‘ also isn’t really Michael McDermott’s latest album – that’s actually already in the works – it’s more of a constant […]

Great American Trainwreck “Hell On The Rise” – Listen

April 23, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Great American Trainwreck are a five piece band operating out of Seattle who have been playing for a couple of years, time enough to get their eponymous debut album together – it’s out on May 23rd. […]

Lucille Furs “Another Land” (Requiem Pour Un Twister, 2019)

April 18, 2019 Jonathan Aird 1

Lucille Furs, a five piece from Chicago, have an abiding admiration for psych-influenced rock, and on the showing of ‘Another Land‘ there’s a strong Anglophile side to that admiration. It’s something that singer Trevor Newton Pritchett […]

Joy Williams “When Does A Heart Move On?” – Listen

April 18, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s tempting, of course, to hear this song as part of an on-going exchange of bruised emotions between Joy Williams and her ex-partner in singing John Paul White. It’s probably just a coincidence though. Probably. Even […]

Erin Durant “Take A Load Off” – Listen

April 17, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Erin Durant has shared the lead single from her second album ‘Islands‘, to be released in June. Produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone it perfectly showcases Durant’s perfect vocal and elegant songwriting. ‘Take a […]