John Davey – “Summer Nightwind”-When I first heard this track from John Davey, I couldn’t help but think of Andrew Combs. That’s high praise in these Americana circles. Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing is at a high level on …
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Featured Bluegrass Single: J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”
J. M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-This is a fantastic example of bluegrass music executed with precision. The string work is great and invites the listener in. The imagery in the lyrics parallel the classic gospel roots of bluegrass while confessing the perspective of …
A pair of chilled out indie pop tunes for your inquisitive ear
Clubhouse – “Always Been You”-There’s a chill vibe to this song that defies genre; it’s a little pop, a little singer songwriter, and a little bit of narrative love song. The track allows the listener to connect with the lyrics in a meaningful …
Featured Single: Slacker Rock “5 am” by ghost prom
ghost prom – “5 am”-If you’ve been following my writing for any length of time, you’ll know that “slacker rock” isn’t really in my vernacular. But when I heard “5 am” by ghost prom, I felt a connection with the mood of the …
Three indie folk tunes with pop elements that make them stand out
Claire Hawkins – “Bad”-I really appreciate the quality of Claire Hawkins’ voice on this track. The lyrics are easy to follow and connect with. There’s a poetic sincerity to the track that makes it emerge from the crowd. Hawkins seems like the kind …
Perfect Tracks to Start Fall With
Hannah Wood – “Lukewarm Lemonade” Hannah Wood has a voice that makes us melt. Her ability to croon will completely raise your spirits or break your heart. On “Lukewarm Lemonade”, the sound is perfect melancholy accompaniment, showing just how much of an undiscovered …
Pilgrimage Years Explode With Post Rock Goodness
Pilgrimage Years – “Daytripping” / “The Size of the Year” At the beginning of the summer, this act hit our radar. We were blown away with their restrained and deliberate post rock tinged sound. We consumed as much of their catalogue as we …
Three emotionally moving folk duos you *must hear* in 2023
The Sweeplings – “Can I Have Forever With You?”-If you’re a fan of folk duos, you’ll find a lot to like in this remarkable song from the Sweeplings. The vocal performance is particularly magical. The instrumentation is good, but the jazzy style of …
Three folk tracks heavily influenced by classic pop music (in the best way possible!)
Jordan Hart – “The End”-I’m a sucker for great harmonies, so you know I had to say “yes” to this track on the intro alone. The rest of the track is also incredible. Hart’s songwriting uses dynamics to really pull the listener into …
Three acoustic tracks with an Americana soul and a moving emotional sensibility
Jon Kenzie – “The Heart of This”-If you’re a fan of acoustic, bluesy music, you’ll find a lot to like in this song from Jon Kenzie. There’s a heaviness to the track that is unavoidable. It feels like an emotionally weighty track that …
