Jonathan Aird

Mavis Staples “Live In London” (Anti-, 2019)

February 12, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

At the age of 79 it would be perfectly understandable if Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Americana Grammy Award Winner and overall musical legend Mavis Staples were to make a move towards taking it easy, […]

Track Premiere – Smith Allen “Pouring Rain”

February 12, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

If you like your music drenched in pedal steel and with a singer with a warm vocal, then you’re going to like Smith Allen. If you like your backup vocals performed by Miranda Lee Richards then […]

Joy Williams “Front Porch” – Listen

February 11, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Joy Williams has released a new single from her album ‘Front Porch‘, which will be released in May. This song, the title cut, shows off her crystal clear flowing vocal to great effect over the gentlest […]

Felice Brothers set to release new album

February 11, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

The Felice Brothers have announced that their new album ‘Undress‘ will be released on May 3 via Yep Roc Records. It takes a new direction for the band, according to Ian Felice, which sees them looking more […]

Rainbrother have a new album, and we have their video premiere

February 8, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

The second full-length release from Danish band Rainbrother will be hitting the streets on March 29th 2019. It’s called ‘Island‘ and was recorded on an old farm with producer Kennie Takahashi. ‘Island‘ sees Rainbrother continue the […]

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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