Paul Russell

Afton Wolfe “Ophiuchus”

December 9, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Nashville singer-songwriter weaves a magic spell on second album. Sometimes, knowing the details behind music one listens to doesn’t necessarily help the appreciation of the music. This is one of those rare occasions. Ophiuchus is a […]

Dave Helgi Johan “Unholy Hours”

November 18, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Catchy lo-fi latest for Canadian with fun at its core. Dave Helgi Johan has spent over a decade performing with numerous bands. He was originally from Winnipeg, Canada, growing up in an Icelandic settler-origin village. However, […]

Anniversary Cheers: Ramsay Midwood’s “Shoot Out At The OK Chinese Restaurant” celebrates its 25th birthday

November 17, 2025 Paul Russell 0

There are some albums that just click with you – no rhyme or reason. Just because it speaks to you in a musical way that most other albums don’t. Back in 1999, whilst working at a […]

Matthew Ryan at SXSW, Scoot Inn 19 March 2008

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Matthew Ryan

November 12, 2025 Paul Russell 2

Matthew Ryan has been making superb albums since 1997 and to date has amassed an impressive 18 solo albums, as well as three collaborations. His knack for writing instantly accessible hooks and tunes is seriously impressive, […]

Jonathan and Abigail Peyton “How We’ve Come So Far”

November 6, 2025 Paul Russell 1

Reflection is at the core for latest from celebrated couple. Couples who choose to record together will obviously bring a genuinely personal touch to songs they create, and Jonathan and Abigail Peyton have chosen for Jonathan’s […]

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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