Paul Russell

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 […]

More People Should Really Know About: Daniel Tashian

May 21, 2024 Paul Russell 0

If ever there’s an artist who fits the bill for this feature it’s Daniel Tashian. He’s the go-to songwriter, he’s a top producer, a multi-award winner, as well as being a brilliant solo artist and band […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Robinella “Press On”

May 13, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Music can sometimes really take you to different places. My idea of tranquility is to put on a pair of headphones – get out my iPod – and go to my Chill Out Playlist. Immersing myself […]

Tom Jenkins “Meadow Pt 2”

May 1, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Powerful second acoustic album from Welsh sheep farmer and musician. Inevitably music will be inspired by personal experiences and Tom Jenkins has a fascinating dual work situation. On the one hand he’s a sheep farmer in […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Willie Nelson “Seven Spanish Angels”

August 10, 2026 1

Seven Spanish Angels is a song which encapsulates a full range of americana imagery – doomed love, defiance, outlaws, faith, mystery and death – all set in an undescribed location that calls up the settings for […]

Chris Pierce “Songs for the Heavy Hearted”

August 10, 2026 0

A moving, beautifully crafted collection of songs that refuses to surrender compassion in a fractured world. Chris Pierce has always possessed one of the finest voices in americana, capable of conveying tenderness, conviction and quiet resilience […]

Margo Cilker unveils her “Little White Cross” for October

August 10, 2026 0

Western folk singer-songwriter and AUK favourite Margo Cilker has announced her third album, Little White Cross, due out October 9 via Fossil Records, a label Cilker recently launched with fellow musician ISMAY. The upcoming 10-song set […]

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