Jonathan Aird

Jeffrey Martin “Edge Of Lost” – on the losing end

June 23, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Have we ever said anything bad about Portland’s Jeffrey Martin? Let’s check. Looks like a no. His songs resonate and hit home hard, even with an easy delivery; his albums, then, are of course, essential purchases, […]

Live Review: JP Harris + Jack Browning, The Lexington, London, 3rd June 2025

June 20, 2025 Jonathan Aird 2

The Lexington welcomed JP Harris back with his full band in tow, ready to give an evening of rocking country tunes in styles that predate the big-hat, big-arena styles of the Eighties. There would be honky-tonk, […]

The Wood Brothers “The Trick” – how to live your life

June 20, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

On the raucous rocking new single from The Wood Brothers, we are provided with a philosophy of life which resonates with the distorted accompaniment. “The trick” the brothers sing “is to not give a damn.” Imagine […]

Kyshona “More In Common” – people, that’s us

June 19, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

In the face of the question “What can I do?” former music therapist turned artist-activist Kyshona says, “Listen!” And that was the title of her 2020 album release, which resonated in all sorts of ways in […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Neil Young

June 18, 2025 Jonathan Aird 4

At first glance, it would seem that I have given myself no challenge here at all. Can’t live without it for Neil Young? Put down “After The Goldrush” or “Everyone Knows This is Nowhere”, and 90% of […]

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

August 17, 2026 0

Co-written by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman for The Flying Burrito Brothers’ 1969 debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin, Sin City features one of the best lines in the whole of popular music. “On the […]

Waylon Payne album cover art for Wayward 2026

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

August 17, 2026 0

A fantastic-sounding third album from the ‘outlaw prince’ treats us to some great songs and a sublime band. One of the first things that strikes you about this record is just how good it sounds. Many […]

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

August 17, 2026 0

Kelly Hunt’s last album, Ozark Symphony, was one of the highlights of 2023. Now, the Memphis native, returns with her third release, Requiem for a Sleepless Night, which will be issued on Compass Records on 18th […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

Jeffrey Martin “Edge Of Lost” – on the losing end

Live Review: JP Harris + Jack Browning, The Lexington, London, 3rd June 2025

The Wood Brothers “The Trick” – how to live your life

Kyshona “More In Common” – people, that’s us

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Neil Young

For The Sake of The Song: The Flying Burrito Brothers “Sin City”

Waylon Payne “Wayward”

Kelly Hunt to release third album “Requiem For A Sleepless Night” in September

Sheryl Crow to release 12th album in the Autumn

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Natalie Del Carmen