Allison Russell spreads joy on her new album

"The Returner" maps a forward path of healing for Americana artist Allison Russell from abuse and even begins the work of finding forgiveness for her abuser.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 19, 2023 Allison Russell has been through hell. So why is her new album so damn joyful? Russell's debut album exorcised the childhood trauma inflicted by her adoptive father. On her new LP, the queer Americana artist maps a funky path forward. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Hollywood's animated film festival is back with Miyazaki, Aardman and more The sixth annual Animation Is Film Festival will present Hayao Miyazaki in Imax, an Aardman animation workshop and an array of international and American releases. SHARE       READ MORE In blow to L.A. art scene, Hammer Museum director Ann Philbin to retire in 2024 Hammer Museum director Ann Philbin will step down from the post in fall 2024, wrapping up a quarter-century at the helm of an institution that she drastically transformed. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Egyptian Theatre announces its reopening date and first wave of programming One of Hollywood's most iconic movie palaces, the Egyptian Theatre is set to re-open Nov. 9 with a special screening of David Fincher's "The Killer." SHARE       READ MORE Who calls Trump a 'tangerine savior' and Biden 'Papa Long Hugs'? Alpha Male does Brent Terhune's angry Alpha Male yells at a world gone too woke and liberal. The comedian's satire pokes fun at conservatives and progressives in era of petty outrage and performative politics. He's gone viral. SHARE       READ MORE Poll: Three months into the actors' strike, Americans still side with guild members Three months into the actors strike, Americans still tend to sympathize more with SAG-AFTRA than the studios, according to a new poll. SHARE       READ MORE Netflix adds 9 million subscribers in third quarter despite Hollywood strikes Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming giant Netflix added more subscribers than expected, thanks to popular new and old content ("Suits") and a crackdown on password sharing. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US