“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 of my favorite new folk songs, including a song of the year candidate
Hollow Coves – “Hello”-This is not to be confused with Hello, Coves Hollow. It’s Hellow Caves, Helio. Howdy Cloves, Hell no. Wait… *ahem* No but seriously I love this song. There’s a calm, peaceful nature to the acoustic work. The lyrics are endearing …
Three rock tunes to get your toes tapping this weekend
Highline – “Call out”-Every once in a while a new rock track just does it for me. It checks all the boxes and feels right. The kickdrum, the vocal, and of course some gloriously soaring guitars… “Call out” is a rock track that …
Three poppy singer songwriters to provoke your emotions
Jack Kessell – “Let me forget you”-If you’re looking for an easy going folk tune that will have you reflecting on lost love, give Jack Kessell’s latest a spin. Something about his lonesome, crooning sincerity reminds me of the great Scott Avett. The …
