Jonathan Smith

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Jonathan Smith

February 10, 2022 Jonathan Smith 6

Here’s the thing about lists – whether it’s bucket lists, shopping lists, or AUK best of 21st century album lists, something’s always going to get left off, and there’s always a nagging doubt that it will […]

Johnny Dowd “Homemade Pie”

January 26, 2022 Jonathan Smith 0

Raucous garage rock energy from maverick Americana figure. Johnny Dowd is someone who ploughs his own musical furrow, and has been doing so since the release of his first album, the critically acclaimed ‘Wrong Side of […]

Robin Adams “Wrong Road Home”

December 22, 2021 Jonathan Smith 0

Old-time music from Scottish troubadour – good times for all. Releasing a record in December is a mixed blessing for any songwriter who might want to appear in a ‘Best of Year’ list, but it does […]

Paul Bond “Sunset Blues”

December 21, 2021 Jonathan Smith 0

Debut solo outing full of warm sound and natural charm. Paul Bond is an artist who has been around for a while, working on his musical chops as a session pianist with many acts on the […]

Artwork for Matthew Check ep "The November Session'

Matthew Check “The November Album”

November 16, 2021 Jonathan Smith 0

Personal songs from the archive of folk/Americana artist. Matthew Check is a singer-songwriter based out of Brooklyn, New York. ‘The November Album’ originally dates from recordings made in 2013, but which are finally seeing the light […]