Cody Nowlin – “Regimental soldier”
-Not to make this too personal, but in my day job I am a professional historian. When I heard that this song was focused on a regimental soldier, I was immediately intrigued. The writing style also harkens back to a classic folk tradition that we rarely get to hear. The combination of thoughtful reflection on combat with the poetic lyrical expression is excellent. The line, “first I was afraid I’d die, now I’m afraid I won’t.” Powerful. If it’s any indication how I feel about this song, I shared it with a good friend of mine who is a veteran. It captures that experience well.
Pat Mac and the Zen Collective – “Telephone line”
-Bringing a bit of a soulful vibe, this track definitely stands out from the contemporary music world. The attitude, “we don’t walk, we glide” is a lot of fun. This is one of those songs that you can picture playing at a backyard picnic with close friends. It’s a flirty, easy going track with just the right amount of swagger. It reminds me a bit of the Travis Tritt song “Great day to be alive.” Give it a spin and lighten up your day a bit.
Karen Zimmer – “She”
-This song has all the hallmarks of a classic country style tune; the vocal is timeless, the acoustic guitar carries the weight, and the electric guitar gives beautiful highlights. By the time that swinging piano enters the track, I was already hooked on this one. The lyrics are focused on the female protagonist making her way in the world. If you need a reminder to keep yourself grounded in the midst of the trials of day to day life, this is the song for you. Peaceful, thoughtful, and classic. This is country music (which we now call Americana) as it ought to be.
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