Paul Russell

Classic Clips : Shivaree “Goodnight Moon” Live at the Theatre Des Varietes Paris, 2002

July 12, 2024 Paul Russell 1

There’s got to be a great poll to be staged soon to find out the best debut album title ever. For what it’s worth, my nomination would be cult band Shivaree’s 1999 album ‘I Oughtta Give […]

Niamh Regan “Come As You Are”

June 26, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Stunning second album from Galway star in the making. Second albums are tricky – so many artists spend a long time writing and recording their debut – and when success comes along, the challenge of making […]

Robin Holcolmb “One Way Or Another, Vol. 2”

June 12, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Genre-defying piano/poetry album to calm the soul. How wonderful to have an album that almost defies description. Robin Holcomb is a Seattle-based pianist and singer-songwriter who’s been making music since the term ‘americana’ was originated back […]

Essentials: The Top 10 William Topley Songs

May 23, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Here’s a guy who’s got 15 albums to his name, whether solo or in his celebrated band The Blessing, and he’s barely known in his home country – but revered in America – particularly Colorado. And […]

Polite Company “Please Go Wild”

May 22, 2024 Paul Russell 2

Going wild about jangly guitar corker from ex-Mutton Bird. It’s always interesting how people react to new music and on viewing a couple of videos from this brilliant album, one astute individual wrote, having looked at […]