Paul Russell

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 […]

Teresa Storch Band “Open Your Heart”

April 30, 2024 Paul Russell 0

Strong new album from duo who love jamming. The unmistakeable music category of the ‘jam band’ is definitely rooted in American music. Bands like Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Dave Matthews Band, Phish and […]

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The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

Mossy Kilcher “Northwind Calling” (Tompkins Square, 2020)

July 14, 2020 0

Over the last few years labels like Light in the Attic, Finders Keepers and Tompkins Square have created a small industry based around the re-issue of long lost, forgotten and overlooked recordings by usually equally obscure […]

Album Reviews

Chuck Ragan “Love And Lore”

October 24, 2024 2

First solo album in ten years from Hot Water Music frontman proves well worth the wait. Chuck Ragan’s musical career casts a long shadow that stretches back over thirty years, having first made his name as […]

Videos

Video: Beth Nielsen Chapman “Love”

July 17, 2023 0

Check out the latest single from acclaimed singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. ‘Love’, originally written and performed by US artist Sara Groves, is an exploration of the deepest of emotions. Chapman’s version is truly heartfelt, her vocal […]

Articles by Paul Russell

Polite Company “Please Go Wild”

More People Should Really Know About: Daniel Tashian

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

Tom Jenkins “Meadow Pt 2”

Teresa Storch Band “Open Your Heart”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”