Jonathan Aird

Nicole Atkins “Goodbye Rhonda Lee” (Single Lock Records, 2017)

September 25, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s not unreasonable to wonder who Rhonda Lee is, and why the ex-queen of Asbury Park and new resident of Nashville is bidding her farewell. Nicole Atkins provides the answer – it’s herself, or at least […]

Moonsville Collective, At The Top, Long Beach California, Friday 15th September

September 22, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

The rest of the building may be still under construction to make another restaurant but right At The Top everything is fine and dandy – it’s Long Beach’s latest music venue / bar and it still […]

Michael Nau “Some Twist” (Full Time Hobby, 2017)

September 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Michael Nau had already been pretty busy over the years with his bands Page France and Cotton Jones, but having released a solo debut, Mowing, last year – which had been the result of working into […]

The Deportees – “A Single Truth” – Listen

September 19, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

The Deportees are an Aberdeen based band who look to the likes of Teenage Fanclub, The Waterboys, and Wilco as their musical inspirations. Over three years in the making, their debut album The Birth of Industry is out […]

Dori Freeman “If I Could Make You My Own” – Listen

September 11, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s kind of a dream come true situation for Dori Freeman’s first single from her new album. When Dori was 22 she liked to kick-free from the Bluegrass music she’d grown up surrounded by and drive about […]

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

July 16, 2026 0

Gary Marsden was a finalist in Americana UK’s Twang Factor under his nom de musique of Cold Bones Lullabies. He has sent us a story based on another one of his songs, which you can find […]

Album Reviews

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

July 16, 2026 0

The married duo present a set of winsome songs that succeed in feeling nostalgic but still new and carefully crafted. If you’re a fan of Gram Parsons or Emmylou Harris, husband-and-wife duo Eleese and Matthew Meschery’s […]

The Suitcase Junket “One More Mile” – take that step

July 16, 2026 0

One More Mile is the latest single from The Suitcase Junket, the recording name of poetic folkster Matt Lorenz. It’s a song that in a sense belies it’s upbeat tempo and optimistic feel – it’s taken […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Nicole Atkins “Goodbye Rhonda Lee” (Single Lock Records, 2017)

Moonsville Collective, At The Top, Long Beach California, Friday 15th September

Michael Nau “Some Twist” (Full Time Hobby, 2017)

The Deportees – “A Single Truth” – Listen

Dori Freeman “If I Could Make You My Own” – Listen

Americana Stories – Gary Marsden “Rialto and Rhiannon”

Brand New Heartache “A New Alchemy”

The Suitcase Junket “One More Mile” – take that step

Video: John Carter Cash “Pineapple John” – finding yourself in the sea’s reflection

Preview: James Taylor returns to the UK