Jonathan Aird

The Sheepdogs “Nobody But You” – how did we get here, again?

October 8, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s a thought we’ve floated a few times before – the best Southern Rock comes from Canada, and amongst Canadian protagonists, there’s no one who really touches The Sheepdogs. Why should this be? Well, through all […]

Mavis Staples “Sad And Beautiful” – the place where we live

October 7, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

You’ll recall that there’s a new album on its way from the incomparable Mavis Staples, and its title track, ‘Sad And Beautiful‘, is also the latest single to be released from it. It’s a meditative and […]

Taylor Swift “The Fate Of Ophelia” – unlikely

October 6, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

You may have heard that Taylor Swift has a new album out called ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and this is the first single from it. Now, we do not claim to be the experts par […]

Ann Liu Cannon “Letters” – better in the written word

October 3, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

On “Letters“, the somewhat rabbit-obsessed Ann Liu Cannon admits that “I’m better at letters, ‘cos letters can’t talk back, so neither can you, so I can stay here, hands on my ears, avoiding the truth.” Yeah, […]

Jim Keller “Black Dog” – time to hit the road

October 2, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Jim Keller has a new album – his seventh solo release – called “End Of The World” and ‘Black Dog‘ is of course taken from it. It’s a funky, somewhat bluesy, tale of a man trying […]

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

August 17, 2026 0

Co-written by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman for The Flying Burrito Brothers’ 1969 debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin, Sin City features one of the best lines in the whole of popular music. “On the […]

Waylon Payne album cover art for Wayward 2026

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

August 17, 2026 0

A fantastic-sounding third album from the ‘outlaw prince’ treats us to some great songs and a sublime band. One of the first things that strikes you about this record is just how good it sounds. Many […]

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

August 17, 2026 0

Kelly Hunt’s last album, Ozark Symphony, was one of the highlights of 2023. Now, the Memphis native, returns with her third release, Requiem for a Sleepless Night, which will be issued on Compass Records on 18th […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

The Sheepdogs “Nobody But You” – how did we get here, again?

Mavis Staples “Sad And Beautiful” – the place where we live

Taylor Swift “The Fate Of Ophelia” – unlikely

Ann Liu Cannon “Letters” – better in the written word

Jim Keller “Black Dog” – time to hit the road

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

Sheryl Crow to release 12th album in the Autumn

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