Jonathan Aird

Richie Havens “Grassy, Grass, Grass” – Listen

April 23, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, it was five years yesterday since we lost the beautiful Richie Havens (Guardian Obituary). He was still working on new songs, some of which have never been given a formal CD release but are available […]

Kathy Zimmer “White Noise” (Independent, 2018)

April 23, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Kathy Zimmer’s EP ‘White Noise’ is self-described as “Cosmopolitan Folk”, which shouldn’t cause a flinch as it has nothing to do with glossy magazines featuring quizzes about “Is he really into you?”, and articles offering “Successful […]

C.W. Stoneking has upcoming solo dates in UK.

April 23, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Australian C.W. Stoneking made his UK impact with albums of voodoo and jungle blues drawing deeply on a pre-war sound, beefed up with a fine horn section and C.W.’s own playing of National guitar and banjo. […]

Lewisburg “Terminal” – Listen

April 20, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, as we mentioned yesterday Lewisburg’s new release is a Double A-side single, and ‘Terminal’ is such a great burning Southern rocker we thought “what the hell, flip that one over”. Recorded earlier this year in […]

Lewisburg “Slow Morning” – Listen

April 19, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Lewisburg are a band from North London born out of the solo project of singer-songwriter Ali Robertson. Now a four piece with Julien Baraness (guitar), Alessandro Taglione (bass) and Adrien Latge (drums) they make a music they call […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 0

A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Richie Havens “Grassy, Grass, Grass” – Listen

Kathy Zimmer “White Noise” (Independent, 2018)

C.W. Stoneking has upcoming solo dates in UK.

Lewisburg “Terminal” – Listen

Lewisburg “Slow Morning” – Listen

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

Ismay “Half Truth”

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