Jonathan Aird

Jim Lauderdale “London Southern” (Proper Records, 2017)

March 9, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Three decades into his career Jim Lauderdale has achieved, with London Southern, a long cherished ambition to record an album in London. The temptation to do so was driven by excellent motives – he could record […]

Torgeir Waldemar “No Offending Borders” (Ja.Jansen plateproduksjon, 2017)

March 8, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Torgeir Waldemar’s second solo album is a simply stunning offering – a beautifully balanced combination of visionary acoustic songs, full of strong and vivid imagery, and more strident West Coast rock songs, sweetly melodic but shot […]

Devon Sproule announces UK Tour

March 1, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Devon Sproule is amongst the finest singer-songwriters active today, with an instinctive feel for the music which frames her incredible lyrics. There’s something of a jazz feel to her, something of a folk artist cutting a […]

Israel Nash, The Islington, London, 22nd February 2017

February 28, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Israel Nash is on tour opening for Band of Horses, but this was a night off and an opportunity to play if not quite a secret gig then at the least an incredibly intimate one. The […]

Elliott Smith’s Either/Or – expanded edition soon

February 28, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Fourteen years have passed since Elliot Smith died, and twenty have passed since the release of Either/Or. There’s been no dimming in the interest in his music, and there’s no reason why more of it shouldn’t […]

After a four-year break, Rayland Baxter will release latest album in October

September 2, 2026 0

Rayland Baxter’s new album, True Violet, will be released on 23rd October 2026 via ATO Records. he feels like the first time he’s truly found it. It is his first album in more than four years. […]

Dom Glynn and His Sunday Best “This Fast Life Is Killing Me”

September 2, 2026 0

Vintage country music at its very best. One of the joys of good music of any genre is its ability to transport you to another time and another place. The new album by Dom Glynn and […]

Cover art for Nick Mitchell Maiato album "Naquera"

Nick Mitchell Maiato “Naquera”

September 2, 2026 0

One Eleven Heavy’s Mitchell Maiato delivers a healthy dose of cosmic psychedelia for the 21st century. Four years have passed since we last heard from Nick Mitchell Maiato, at which time One Eleven Heavy, his sometime […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Jim Lauderdale “London Southern” (Proper Records, 2017)

Torgeir Waldemar “No Offending Borders” (Ja.Jansen plateproduksjon, 2017)

Devon Sproule announces UK Tour

Israel Nash, The Islington, London, 22nd February 2017

Elliott Smith’s Either/Or – expanded edition soon

After a four-year break, Rayland Baxter will release latest album in October

Dom Glynn and His Sunday Best “This Fast Life Is Killing Me”

Nick Mitchell Maiato “Naquera”

Jack Barksdale “The Scam Song” – seem’s ok and above board…

Video Premiere: Scott Cook “Steady For You”