Jonathan Aird

Lando Manning “Blue Silk Ribbons” – carrying on traditions

September 24, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Enigmatic (or possibly just fast-moving) London folk artist Lando Manning self-describes the music on his upcoming EP “Fragments” – which includes a psych garage interpretation of Vashti Bunyan, a regendered traditional ballad and original compositions on […]

Track Premiere: Morton Valence & BJ Cole “Lazy Bird”

September 23, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Lazy Bird‘ is the latest single from Morton Valence, which will be available “everywhere” from the 26th of this month. Americana UK are immensely pleased to be giving you, our faithful readers, the opportunity of an […]

Lucy Kitchen “In My Corner” – lost love

September 22, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Lucy Kitchen is a British folk singer-songwriter based in Romsey, Hampshire. Her songs explore profound concepts of grief and loss, drawing inspiration from lyrical poets, nature, the seasons and the art of creating beauty out of […]

Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley “C’mon Home” – it’s where the heart is

September 19, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

‘C’mon Home’ is the first single from the album “Jeff Larson and Gerry Beckley“, which cements the longtime musical partnership of (you’ll never guess) Jeff Larson with (go on, take a punt) Gerry Beckley. The new […]

Long Prairie “Humble Love” – just love, that’s all

September 18, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s nothing between the song and the listener with ‘Humble Love‘ from Minnesota Long Prairie – it’s an earnest declaration of adoration that only gains weight from the lack of clutter in the accompaniment – a […]

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

Lando Manning “Blue Silk Ribbons” – carrying on traditions

Track Premiere: Morton Valence & BJ Cole “Lazy Bird”

Lucy Kitchen “In My Corner” – lost love

Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley “C’mon Home” – it’s where the heart is

Long Prairie “Humble Love” – just love, that’s all

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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