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 […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

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”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”