Jonathan Aird

Track Premiere: Rachel McIntyre Smith “The Attic”

March 5, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

In ‘The Attic‘ Rachel McIntyre Smith presents as not a fan of decluttering, of holding things up and determining whether they bring joy. Because objects can also be the repository of memories and connected thoughts, they […]

Craig Finn “Bethany” – hey girl, whatcha say?

March 4, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Craig Finn’s latest solo album ‘Always Been‘ has benefitted from the assistance of The War On Drugs’ Adam Granduciel as producer and as the provider of guitar solos as on today’s song ‘Bethany‘. It’s a huge […]

Icarus Phoenix “Poor Sad Indie Thing” – touching the beautiful sad thoughts

March 4, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Ah, Icarus Phoenix – Drew Danburry is like the musical Juggernaut, an unstoppable force pushing through the world, only in this case not crushing down but lifting up – or, at the least, consoling. ‘Poor Sad […]

Carpenter, Fowlis, Polwart “A Heart That Never Closes” – voices in harmony

March 3, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

We have been remiss – although we did review the new album ‘Looking For The Thread‘ by CFP or, if you prefer (and who wouldn’t?) Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart and we did […]

American Elm “Me And Ana Lee” – where have the good days gone?

February 28, 2025 Jonathan Aird 1

American Elm is Chris Bousquet, a singer-songwriter from Connecticut who has a remarkable list of renowned artists he’s performed with including, Roger McGuinn, Mercury Rev, Howe Gelb, Miracle Legion, Asleep at the Wheel, Rhett Miller, Mark Mulcahy, […]