James Freeborn – “Postcards”-I’m a big fan of a song that can open with such gentleness that still carries emotional weight. Freeborn sings with a gentle energy that makes me want to listen even more closely. Bringing a style along the lines of …
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Three new Americana tracks that will put you in that timeless headspace
Heavy Diamond Ring ft. Gregory Alan Isakov – “Take Whatever You Need”-It’s not every day that we get a submission featuring an icon like Gregory Alan Isakov, but here we did. It’s easy to hear why Isakov agreed to be a part of …
Three new pop rock tracks to bring some energy to your mid October
Stephen Douglas Wolfe – “We’ll Live”-This is the kind of song that blends genres in such a way that just makes me say, “yes!” I would have said yes to this track as a folk track, a rock track, or as a pop …
Three new indie folk tunes that will be the perfect adds to your cozy fall playlist
Paper Towns – “Tell me it will all work out” ft. Kris Berry-There’s a subtle energy to this track that feels just the right level of cozy. It ushers the listener into the track which has a similar vibe to the lyrics. It’s …
Three new Bluegrass and Americana tunes that will remind you of the timelessness of the genre
Tony Kamel and Kym Warner – “Gone, Boys”-When you think bluegrass, this is probably the sound you have in your mind. Driven by a well-struck mandolin and some sincere vocal harmonies. The guitar work is impressive as well. The pacing certainly fits in …
Three brand new contemplative indie tracks that defy genre and spark the imagination
Grayson Hamm – “Backroads”-In my life, I have never once contemplated smoking a tumbleweed until I clicked play on this track. What a concept… and it’s just the beginning. This is a lonesome indie rock flavored track about what it’s like walking dusty …
Three new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song
Aubory Bugg – “just embers now”-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. There’s a charming element to the vocal that definitely captures my …
Three emerging singer songwriters that echo the past while forging their own unique identities
Echo Union – “Until You Needed Money”-There’s a wonderful genre-defying sound here that I adore. The vocal blending is easy to put into a comparison with some of the classics of the late 60s and early 70s. The overall piano-driven energy of the …
Three outstanding new Americana tracks that will remind you the genre is alive and well
Della Moorman – “Smoke in the Room”-When the first line of a song is, “there’s a ghost in the jukebox, there’s dust on the floorboards” you know you’re in for a treat. Name me one artist on Music Row who would even think …
Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend
The Burney Sisters – “Barely Mine”-This new track, “Barely Mine,” from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we’ve heard all year. The pop chord structure and overall energy reflects that mid-’70s Fleetwood Mac style that many of …
