Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Eric Bolander “Closer To That Flame”

March 22, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

“The darkness is creeping all over my soul / hold me closer to that flame” sings Eric Bolander on this song taken from his album ‘The Wind‘ (due out March 29th). For Eric Bolander the darkness […]

Norrie McCulloch “These Mountain Blues” – Listen

March 21, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Here’s a timely revisit of Norrie McCulloch’s tribute to Townes Van Zandt, taken from his album of the same name. Timely, you ask – well, Norrie has a Kickstarter running for his new album ‘Compass‘. He […]

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul “Superfly Terraplane” – Listen

March 20, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Steve Van Zandt – Little Steven – is what we like to call a legend. See his body of work and despair at your own achievements. At the moment he’s reviving his own band – the […]

Various Artists “3 x 4” (Yep Roc, 2018)

March 19, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Ah, those heady days of the Paisley Underground, a music scene which even when observed from across the ocean offered an alternative to the prevailing pop-scene that dominated the UK music charts. ‘3 x 4‘ offers […]

The Strumbellas “Running Scared” – Listen

March 19, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

If you want to talk about infectious then ‘Running Scared‘ is right up there with measles – pass through a room where this tune had been played four hours earlier and you’d still find your toes […]

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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