Paul Russell

lucky break “Made It!”

June 17, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Glorious indie vibes from New Yorker on confident debut. The spirit of Liz Phair, Fiona Apple and the late great Jill Sobule emanates from this fantastic first record, and these eleven songs show Emma Gerson (aka […]

Sounding Arrow “Skyman”

June 4, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Solo album number two from Truth and Salvage Co main-man. The travails of the modern world get to most of us, but it seems to affect musicians in a particularly savage way, and this second album […]

Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 Paul Russell 0

To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

May 14, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Daniel Tashian is a legend in Nashville. He’s a deeply respected songwriter, he’s a solo artist with six albums to his name, he’s been in two superb bands, and he’s the go-to guy when you want […]

Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”

May 14, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Life-affirming collection from Sufjan Stevens cohort. It’s incredibly distressing, but there have been some heartbreaking news stories recently of musicians experiencing life-changing ailments and the ensuing pain and anguish they experience trying to recover. This is […]

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Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

John Smith “The Fray”

March 24, 2021 0

Everything about this album reaches deep. Whilst touring over the last fifteen years, British born and bred John Smith has become eminently internationally connected. During this time, he has played guitar as a session musician for […]

Videos

Video: Taylor McCall “Rolling Stoned Again”

February 23, 2024 0

South Carolina singer-songwriter Taylor McCall has released a video to coincide with his new album. ‘Rolling Stoned Again’ features a strong tune with a compelling chorus, driven forward by a powerful beat. McCall’s words are intriguing: […]

Book Reviews

Book Review – Philip Watson “Bill Frisell: Beautiful Dreamer”

March 15, 2022 0

An encapsulation of the diverse music, if not quite the life, of a major American musician. In an article in August 2020, about notable acoustic guitar players, I threw in a wild card with Bill Frisell. […]

Articles by Paul Russell

lucky break “Made It!”

Sounding Arrow “Skyman”

Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

Interview: Daniel Tashian on being a reluctant band leader and the joys of songwriting collaborations

Angelo De Augustine “Angel In Plainclothes”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”