Paul Russell

Chris Murphy “Live In England”

July 1, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Really atmospheric live album from New York violinist extraordinaire. Chris Murphy is no musical slouch. Over a 25-year career, he has amassed an astonishing 500-plus works, including just under 20 solo albums and around 20 collaborative […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Joe Pernice Songs

June 26, 2025 Paul Russell 2

To say Joe Pernice has had a varied career would be understatement of the year – he’s fronted at least three bands, released at least 18 albums (the latest is the excellent “Who Will You Believe”), […]

House Above The Sun “Restless Idealist”

June 16, 2025 Paul Russell 2

Terrific, highly anticipated second album from London four piece. This band have had some seriously good reviews for their debut album back in 2017 and two subsequent EP’s. Their distinctive and original mixture of Americana, indie, […]

Paul Givant “Marigold”

June 2, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Second solo release from Rose’s Pawn Shop frontman. The valleys and hills of Southern California have a rich musical heritage and the sounds of Laurel Canyon deeply influence the music of Givant – who grew up […]

Kyle McKearney “To The River”

May 14, 2025 Paul Russell 0

Album three for Canadian all-rounder with a varied repertoire. McKearney has been building a seriously solid reputation for blending a range of genres into his powerful sound, and here we have a thirteen-strong collection showcasing his […]

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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