Jonathan Aird

Deer Tick, Islington Assembly Hall, London, 30th January 2018

February 12, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Like any band that has been playing together for over a decade Deer Tick have seen an evolution of their music, most strikingly laid out on their recent eponymous twin album release which share common artwork […]

James Perryman “Why Do You Only Love Me When I’m Stoned?” – Listen

February 12, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

West-London based singer-songwriter James Perryman raises a pertinent question on his newly released single. There’s an EP to follow in April. Multi-layered vocals add an appropriate fuzzed-up feel to the smooth vocals. If you like what […]

Arkansas Dave “On My Way” – Listen

February 9, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

Arkansas Dave has all the right credentials – born and raised in the piney swamps of Camden, Arkansas, started his musical journey with drums at five years old and by 12 was playing guitar every Sunday […]

Jodee Lewis “Buzzard’s Bluff” – Listen

February 8, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Jodee Lewis may have travelled North from Missouri to settle in Chicago, but she didn’t bring the blues with her: she’s traditional country, spinning tales to guitar, fiddle and banjo accompaniment. Buzzard’s Bluff is the title […]

Select Captain “Miles Apart” – Listen

February 7, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

On which Kristian Gaarskjaer (a.k.a. Select Captain) blends his subtle guitar and folk leaning vocals with Soluna Samay’s to produce a duet which meditates on relationships that are intimate…but not emotionally close…that feel good…but feel like they […]

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

Deer Tick, Islington Assembly Hall, London, 30th January 2018

James Perryman “Why Do You Only Love Me When I’m Stoned?” – Listen

Arkansas Dave “On My Way” – Listen

Jodee Lewis “Buzzard’s Bluff” – Listen

Select Captain “Miles Apart” – 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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