Jaws the Shark – “Cold feet”-The energy from the guitars on this track is nothing short of masterful. The lyrics are intense and fly fast, but the guitars create this brooding and powerful mood that feels a like a quintessential angsty rock style. …
Yearly Archives: 2021
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy to your playlist
Pigeon Wigs – “Near the Knuckle”-The intensity of this track is unparalleled in the indie rock I’ve heard recently. It’s an energetic, snappy rock jam ostensibly with some lustful overtones. No matter the meaning, it’s certainly got an earthy sentiment rooted in the …
Three new Americana tracks channeling some old school energy
Katy Hurt – “Sounds good in a bar”-Every once in a while I hear a song that stops me in my tracks. That happened with this lovely song from Katy Hurt. The eloquent combination of earthy, accessible storytelling with a clear vocal style …
Mou’s New EP is Expressive and Rich
Mou – “Medicate” Australian act Mou is one of our most treasured acts of ’21. The thoughtful act is the brainchild of one songwriter, which is impressive given the layers of sonic goodness. It is described as “electronic post indie folk”, and surprisingly, …
Three folksy singer songwriters for your late 2021 must-hear playlists
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some things are coming back again”-In a world where country music is pop music, this feels more authentically country than anything I’ve heard in a minute. Fox writes with a sincerity that feels like the genuine article. The relaxing …
Three retro soulful bluesy tracks that blow the doors off the Americana genre
Mara Kaye and Carl Sonny Leyland – “Dystopian blues”-They DO make music like they used to. I’m not sure a professional musicologist would guess that this song is from 2021. It sounds like it’s a hundred years old and brand new all at …
Ruby Jones is Our New Favorite Songwriter
Ruby Jones – “The Woman Who Loves You” We are utterly captivated by Ruby Jones. Her ability to weave genres while still crafting something breathtakingly original, is outstanding. On “The Woman Who Loves You”, Jones shows off an Americana songwriting heart, while still …
Flora Cash Remember Their Childhood
Flora Cash – “A Good Childhood” Flora Cash are currently riding a hot streak of creativity. Weaving tight electro elements, their latest track is a little more quirky than what is typical. The track shows their creativity as well as their surplus of …
Three tracks from the soft-but-powerful side of indie rock music
American Sigh – “Burning the flag”-This is a magical little song. It starts off in such an unassuming way with an easy going folk style and a whimsical energy… but once the harmonies enter there’s a richness to it that’s really hard to …
Three atmospheric singer songwriters to add to your favorite playlist
Brody Schenk – “Somewhere somehow”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic style, you won’t find many better than Brody Schenk. The expressive style keeps the listener engaged from the opening. The phrasing reminds me a little of Darryl Rahn, who we have covered …
