“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 moving neoclassical pieces for your soul
Paul-Marie Barbier – “Melancolia”-In a year with a lot of melancholy, this piece resonated with me from first listen. I don’t know all the technical terms for what is happening in the piece, but the pacing and unconventional melody struck me as powerful …
Three creative new takes on Americana music
Wien Solo – “The Line”-There’s a raw energy to this song that wins me over right away. The steel guitar is great, of course, but the vocals are really incredible as well. The lonesome style of the vocals really helps this slow western …
Three new singer songwriters to kick off your week
Jacob Westfall – “Burn me down”-If you’re a fan of rich full band rock energies, give Jacob Westfall a spin. This track feels like a blending of a lot of 90s and 2000s influences. The layers and textures work well together. I don’t …
