“Get you back again”
-If you think “they don’t make country like they used to” you need to turn off the radio and start paying more attention to serious country music blogs and playlists. Malin Pettersen shows us that expressive, genuine country music is not dead. Listen to the lonesomeness in this vocal. You’ll hear shades of Loretta Lynn in the crooning sincerity of this beautifully engaging voice. Pettersen is easily the most intriguing country music rising start that I’ve found in 2019.
Malin Pettersen is the rising country singer who helps you remember the classics
About Greg Jones
Greg Jones is an avid fan of great harmonies and vocal blending. He mostly writes about acoustic, folk, and roots country artists. You can contact him at eartothegroundmusicblog@gmail.com ATTN: Greg.
Three acoustic singer songwriters that capture the spirit of narrative music
Andy Sydow – “Alibi”-If you’re looking for an acoustic singer songwriter, check out this new track from Andy Sydow. Some of the inflections remind me a bit of what made me fall in love with Jason Isbell’s Southeastern. It’s a clever, sincere approach …
Three tracks blurring the lines between the genres we love; folk and indie rock mashups
Arms Akimbo – “It takes (Pilot)”-We’ve been covering Arms Akimbo for years. They’re an easy band to remember because they are consistently good and their name is quite memorable. This track has some unique production elements that makes it stand out as well. …
Three new folk songs to remind you why you love the genre
Abe Grossman – “Dirty cheap hotel”-It doesn’t get more traditional folk music than a strummed acoustic guitar. The quality on the lead vocal is evident from the start. As the track unfolds, there’s a sweet sentimentality about connecting with a love in the …
