Jonathan Smith

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without it – Nanci Griffith

February 12, 2025 Jonathan Smith 1

Writing about music generally forces you to adopt a critical stance; it’s not enough to say ‘I like this’ or ‘I don’t like that’, you have to drill a little deeper to try to find a […]

Ar Lewi “Two Minds”

January 28, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Campfire musings and quiet words. A new name to the Americana UK universe, Ar Lewi describes kickstarting his musical journey by living out of the back of his car at state campgrounds, and inviting fellow campers […]

Martin Devaney “Blueprint For A Ghost”

January 7, 2025 Jonathan Smith 0

Likeable Americana ride from veteran Minnesota songwriter. ‘Blueprint for a Ghost’ is the 8th solo album for St Paul based Martin Devaney, and its Americana credentials are established immediately by the cover art, calling to mind […]

Furlined “Kill Devil Hills”

November 11, 2024 Jonathan Smith 0

Impressive re-emergence of quality UK Americana Band. Furlined were formed back in 2013 by Bristol singer-songwriter Neil Crossley (that’s Bristol in the UK, not any of its American variants). After two well-received albums, Crossley sidelined the […]

Jason Haywood and The Goldrush “Jason Haywood and The Goldrush”

September 6, 2024 Jonathan Smith 0

Canadian singer-songwriter finds a new band, and looks back to move forward. The eponymously titled album by Jason Haywood and his new backing band the Goldrush marks a transition from his work with previous band the […]