Paul Russell

Bob Lind “It Oughta Be Easy”

January 29, 2026 Paul Russell 0

With 60 years of recordings, Bob Lind is here to stay. Bob Lind has a mighty back catalogue. He recorded his first album nearly 60 years ago; he’s been recording almost consistently ever since, and his […]

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For The Sake Of The Song: Warren Zanes “Everyone Has Their Day”

January 19, 2026 Paul Russell 0

In the early days of americana, there were a few bands that set the template for the sort of sound that was to come within this new subdivision of popular music. One of the most respected […]

Winterpills “This Is How We Dance”

January 8, 2026 Paul Russell 1

Mighty Massachusetts outfit return to deliver a killer set. There’s something really special about a Winterpills album. Really special. The combination of exquisite songwriting, mixing male and female vocals perfectly, near perfect musicianship and a stunning […]

June Star “Equally Wild”

January 7, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Seriously accomplished set of raunchy gems from Baltimore outfit. When you have a look at the June Star website, a wonderfully jaundiced and witty description of the band reads – “the band was formed in 1998 […]

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 […]

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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. […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Jeffery Straker “Morning Light”

October 14, 2020 0

From the moment Jeffery Straker sings: “I’m staring at the stars // But I ain’t Galileo,” over flowing piano, it’s easy to get lost in ‘Morning Light’. There’s a cinematic quality to the beautiful lyrics and […]

Album Reviews

The Bluest Sky “Raindancer”

August 21, 2024 0

Chuck Melchin’s The Bluest Sky continue their musical journey with 10 new songs. “Raindancer” is the second album release from The Bluest Sky, the vehicle for singer-songwriter Chuck Melchin, formerly of The Bean Pickers Union. Their […]

Album Reviews

Sam Weber “Everything Comes True” (Sonic Unyon, 2019)

December 16, 2019 0

I From North Saanich, Canada to L.A., Sam Weber is the musical ambassador for British Columbia. Touring since 2013, this talented multi-instrumentalist has written ‘Everything Will Come True’ both on the road and on his parent’s piano. […]

Articles by Paul Russell

Bob Lind “It Oughta Be Easy”

For The Sake Of The Song: Warren Zanes “Everyone Has Their Day”

Winterpills “This Is How We Dance”

June Star “Equally Wild”

Afton Wolfe “Ophiuchus”

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”