Paul Russell

Classic Americana Albums: Brendan Croker & the 5 O’Clock Shadows “Boat Trips In The Bay”

May 4, 2022 Paul Russell 0

A German folk magazine once described Brendan Croker as ‘a sympathetic, maybe rough, pub-rocker with big ears and one of the most pleasant musicians to come out of England.’ Whilst that isn’t the most flattering write-up, […]

Altameda “Born Losers”

April 28, 2022 Paul Russell 0

Canadian duo’s change of pace create a classic. Altameda are a duo comprising Erik Grice and Troy Snaterse and are based in Toronto and this album is all about longing to get out of town and […]

Matt Fockler “Matt Fockler”

April 26, 2022 Paul Russell 0

Debut album of acoustic gems from South Dakota builder and artist. If you happen to live in Montrose, South Dakota, and you’ve had work done to your home, you’re likely to know a highly talented builder […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Ramsay Midwood “Feed My Monkey”

April 19, 2022 Paul Russell 9

So last week we had some Canadian gunslinging with the wonderful The Guess Who. Firepower has been a relative constant in music over the years, inevitably providing musicians with powerful references. Looking back at the my […]

Nelson Sobral “Second Arrow”

March 21, 2022 Paul Russell 1

Joyful collection of memorable songs from Toronto songwriter. If there’s one thing we all need at the moment is positivity and this wonderful album of singalong songs is breath of musical fresh air. Sobral has been […]