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Dead All Day 2:590:00/2:59
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Never Let Me Go 3:580:00/3:58
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Discard 3:300:00/3:30
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Getaway 4:030:00/4:03
“Russ Glenn delivers succinct, memorable messages in his writing, and the musicianship breathes crisp, organic life into his creations.” - Chip Withrow
— Muses Muse
Russ Glenn
Light a Candle in the Dark, We are alone on our Pale Blue Dot
RUSS GLENN
Texas Hill Country Singer-Songwriter
There is a distinct, existential resonance to the music of Russ Glenn. A songwriter who explores the intersections of human connection and our place in the cosmos, Glenn crafts indie-folk and Americana that feels both rooted in the soil and reaching for the stars.
His latest artistic milestone arrives with the single "Half-life," a finalist in the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest. Glenn is set to bring the track to the stage this June at the Red Lodge Songwriter’s Festival.
Based in the Texas Hill Country, Glenn brings a storyteller’s curiosity to his work—perhaps born of a singular origin story: he was baptized in a ship’s bell. This unconventional spirit carries through his discography, which now spans five full-length albums. His 2022 release, Pale Blue Dot (launched on Earth Day), continues to draw critical acclaim, with the standout track "Getaway" earning recognition as a top single of the year by Electromagnetic Radio’s Black Shirt Mixtape.
Tastemakers have noted that Glenn "writes melodic, soothing odes that crawl inside the recesses of your subconscious and root there for days at a time." It is this immersive, thoughtful approach to songcraft that has solidified Russ Glenn as a compelling voice in the modern Americana landscape.
Life on the Pale Blue Dot...
AUSTIN, TX — On his fifth studio album, Pale Blue Dot, singer-songwriter Russ Glenn delivers an Americana-infused odyssey that traverses the depths of the human heart and the vastness of the cosmos. Recorded at the renowned Ice Cream Factory Studios in Austin, the 10-track collection serves as an intimate portrait of love, fragility, and the search for connection.
The Sonic Landscape
Pale Blue Dot is a masterclass in dynamic storytelling. Glenn balances high-energy, blues-inflected rhythms with raw, acoustic vulnerability. The album opens with the urgent, romantic plea of "Don't Turn Me Away," setting a tone of longing that permeates the project. Throughout the tracklist, the sonic journey is diverse: from the infectious, danceable "bop" of "Dead All Day" and "Your Plastic Heart," to the driving, Americana-fueled beat of "Getaway," which resonates with anyone who has ever wrestled with the anxieties of travel.
The album also reveals Glenn’s tender side, particularly on "For You," a lullaby written for his youngest daughter, and the haunting, poetic "Never Let Me Go." The project finds its thematic climax in its final tracks: the title track, "Pale Blue Dot," serves as a poignant homage to astronomer Carl Sagan and the legacy of the Voyager spacecraft, while "The Cantaloupe Terrain" uses the darkness of deep space as a metaphor for the complexities of lost love.
Production and Craft
Produced by Matt Parmenter and Russ Glenn, the album captures a rich, organic soundscape. The recordings feature a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Brittany Marino (vocals/tambourine), Jesse Karassik (drums), Steve Moreland (bass), Eliana Glenn (vocals), Matt Spong (violin), Tom Gabrielson (vocals), and Tony Rogers (cello).
"Pale Blue Dot is a project that sits at the intersection of our personal lives and our place in the universe," says Glenn.
About the Artist
Russ Glenn is an indie-folk/Americana artist based in the Texas Hill Country. Known for his "melodic, soothing odes that crawl inside the recesses of your subconscious," Glenn has consistently pushed his songwriting boundaries, most recently earning finalist status in the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest for his latest single, "Half-life."
Album Information
Title: Pale Blue Dot
Release Date: April 22, 2022 (Earth Day)
Producer: Matt Parmenter and Russ Glenn
Studio: Recorded at Ice Cream Factory Studios, Austin, TX
Personnel: Russ Glenn (Vocals, Guitars), Matt Parmenter (Keys, Percussion), Jesse Karassik (Drums), Steve Moreland (Bass), Eliana Glenn (Vocals), Brittany Marino (Vocals, Tambourine), Matt Spong (Violin), Tom Gabrielson (Vocals), Tony Rogers (Cello)
Publishing: © 2022 Russ Glenn/ Starshell Music (ASCAP)
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