Paul Schalda’s Texas-made debut draws on Staten Island roots and family ties
Paul Schalda is a North Texas-based singer-songwriter whose debut solo album, Lately, arrived through Skylark Soul Co. on November 7, 2025. The supplied sources place his earlier work with Paul & The Tall Trees and describe a career shaped by Staten Island, family music, and time on the road. One account says he moved from Staten Island to Dallas eight years ago, while another describes him as a poet and a “hopeless romantic.” The record was made with help from Dallas and New York musicians, and the sources also connect him to Charles Bradley, Tommy Brenneck, and Robert Ellis. For a first listen, start with two album tracks that are documented in the catalog.
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