Jonathan Aird

Video : Judy Collins “Who knows where the time goes ?”

January 2, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

It should, of course, be Sandy Denny – but in the absence of a suitable video this lovely version by Judy Collins will have to fill those aching, sobering, moments of the New Year. Make all […]

Dan Michaelson “First Light” (The state51 Conspiracy, 2017)

December 22, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

First Light is an album of elegant music which serves as a frame for Dan Michaelson’s distinctive cracked and battered vocals – like a canvas sail hauled out for another use in the face of an […]

Details of new album from Joan Baez

December 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Some details have come through on Joan Baez’s upcoming new album. To be released on March 2nd 2018 via Proper Records Whistle Down the Wind will feature a selection of songs by Baez’s favourite songwriters. Whistle Down […]

Do you like Good Music ? A year in review

December 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

There’s an inevitability that December brings some reflection on what has gone before, there’s this midwinter pause that offers an opportunity for this stocktaking. And this is a personal reflection – there’s some “best ofs”” down […]

Judy Collins & Stephen Stills “Girl from the North Country” – Listen

December 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

A track taken from the duo’s recent album Everybody Knows – which sees them dragging in another contemporary in the form of Bob Dylan to provide words and music. It’s a song Stills has recorded previously, […]

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

Video : Judy Collins “Who knows where the time goes ?”

Dan Michaelson “First Light” (The state51 Conspiracy, 2017)

Details of new album from Joan Baez

Do you like Good Music ? A year in review

Judy Collins & Stephen Stills “Girl from the North Country” – 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

Elizabeth Cook “Great Television”

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