Jonathan Aird

Ivan Moult “Lay Me Down” – Listen

March 1, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

When Winston Churchill felt the heavy hand of depression falling on him he would bestir himself and build a wall – bricklaying was his distraction. And whiskey in copious amounts. Ivan Moult has a different cure […]

Christof van der Ven “Killed This Stone Dead” – Listen

February 28, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Showing his youthful musical influences of 1960’s American and English folk, Christof van der Ven is a singer-songwriter who is about to release his debut album from which ‘Killed this stone dead’ is taken. In his […]

Tremends “Now We Know” – Listen

February 27, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Now We Know’ is a ripe slice of fuzzed up guitar driven psych-rock. Juan Rozas demonstrates a fine restraint on the guitar solos here – precise, but not flash, backed up by the booming drum sound […]

Kate Ellis “I Believe” – Listen

February 26, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Louisiana born, New York raised and now resident of London, Kate Ellis’ new single came out last Friday. This is actually the acoustic version of ‘I Believe’ that’s on the B-Side, if that makes sense in […]

Brandon Grafius “Things Get Right” – Listen

February 23, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Sounding like a text book definition of roots-rock, and featuring some hot fiddle ‘Things Get Right’ is a toe-tapper and no mistake. It’s the first single from Grafius’ upcoming second album ‘Highways and Backroads’ due in May, […]

promo photo of Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil

AUK Short Cuts: Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil, Kevin Coleman, Bay Station, Mudlarks, Jo Bartlett & Neil Haydock, and Ben Walden

September 1, 2026 0

Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites, […]

Bronwyn “Rattlin’ Bones”

September 1, 2026 0

Virtuoso fiddler-turned-songwriter delivers modern bluegrass masterclass. Rattlin’ Bones marks Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ first foray into songwriting. For those unfamiliar with her name, here’s a brief résumé of the story so far. Raised near Charlottesville, Virginia, at the […]

Miko Marks’ new album “Hell Or High Water” arrives next month

September 1, 2026 0

Miko Marks has announced her latest album, Hell Or High Water, on 30th October 2026 via Redtone Records. It’s her first new studio album since her 2022 release, Feel Like Going Home. Hell Or High Water sees […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Ivan Moult “Lay Me Down” – Listen

Christof van der Ven “Killed This Stone Dead” – Listen

Tremends “Now We Know” – Listen

Kate Ellis “I Believe” – Listen

Brandon Grafius “Things Get Right” – Listen

AUK Short Cuts: Steve Robinson & Ed Woltil, Kevin Coleman, Bay Station, Mudlarks, Jo Bartlett & Neil Haydock, and Ben Walden

Bronwyn “Rattlin’ Bones”

Miko Marks’ new album “Hell Or High Water” arrives next month

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