Jonathan Aird

Adam Torres “Pearls To Swine” (Fat Possum Records, 2016)

October 25, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

If the mention of falsetto instantly brings the Brothers Gibb to mind – linked to some hell of a disco inferno – then make the effort to disconnect that image. This review will be using the […]

Lasse Matthiessen “When We Collided” – Listen

October 25, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Danish born, Berlin living and with a new EP (this is the title track) due in November which was inspired by the pulse of life in Paris, Lasse Matthiessen is a cosmopolitan new-folk folkie. Opening with […]

Feral Conservatives “One More Chance” – Listen

October 24, 2017 Jonathan Aird 1

With the production assistance of Jon Auer (part of reunion era Big Star) Feral Conservatives have captured the Power Pop vibe perfectly on this muscular cut from their new album Better Lives (due November 3rd). Distinguished […]

JP Den Tex “Wolf!” (Cavalier Recordings, 2017)

October 23, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Wolf! is described as an Americana concept album – the story of a 57 year old German music producer who finds his life falling apart when he makes some unwise investments, and his wife leaves him […]

The Strange Blue Dreams “The Strange Blue Dreams” (Holy Smokes Records, 2017)

October 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Amongst the many strands of American inspired revivalist music – whether it be Appalachian folk or pre-war Blues, the sounds of the sixties folk boom or the reclaiming of minstrelsy and old-time music one musical thread […]

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Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

April 28, 2026 0

Jim Lauderdale must be doing something right because he keeps doing it. He has recently released two albums, Country Super Hits Volume 2 and The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, which maintain his phenomenal […]

Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

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Intimate, personal songs, recorded live and elevated by expressive fiddle playing. Adam Klein’s Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings originates from a raw, intimate 2019 in‑studio session with violinist Adam Poulin, recorded at Leesta Vall in […]

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More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

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Blue Water Highway is an Austin-based Americana/folk rock band. Their signature is considered songwriting across a variety of styles, but always melodic, with fantastic harmony singing. Musically timeless, there are elements of Laurel Canyon songwriting, focussing […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Adam Torres “Pearls To Swine” (Fat Possum Records, 2016)

Lasse Matthiessen “When We Collided” – Listen

Feral Conservatives “One More Chance” – Listen

JP Den Tex “Wolf!” (Cavalier Recordings, 2017)

The Strange Blue Dreams “The Strange Blue Dreams” (Holy Smokes Records, 2017)

Video Interview: Jim Lauderdale on releasing two new albums and supporting Emmylou Harris

Adam Klein with Adam Poulin “Live at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings”

More People Really Should Know About: Blue Water Highway

The Red Clay Strays to release their new album in June

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