Paul Russell

Essentials: The Top 10 David Lowery Songs

May 7, 2026 Paul Russell 2

David Lowery is an icon of americana who has been making music for over forty years and has never lost his passion for all things rootsy, rocky and melodic. His first band was Sitting Ducks which […]

Joshua Burnside “It’s Not Going To Be Okay”

April 24, 2026 Paul Russell 0

A searing display of grief through ten bare songs. How we all cope with grief is complex and individual, though the ability of energising one’s sadness through music is a powerful and positive one. Belfast’s Joshua […]

Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming

April 17, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and were […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Chris Smither

April 15, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Chris Smither is one of the most consistent artists working in americana, having started playing music professionally in 1966 after he saw some pivotal artists playing live and feeling energised to do the same thing. These […]

Ruth Eliza “While The Light Shines”

April 14, 2026 Paul Russell 0

A strong, evocative, bluegrass debut. The state of UK bluegrass music seems to be in rude health, with 2026 alone seeing around 25 festivals dedicated to this increasingly interesting genre of music. One of the latest […]