Lonely Mountain – “Night Passage”-I don’t typically approve songs with a longer introduction, so when I do it’s because the rest of the song is SO GOOD I couldn’t pass it up. That’s the case with this outstanding track from Lonely Mountain. It …
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Three emerging Americana artists for your favorite playlists
Remy Sher – “If She Left (I Think I’d Miss Her)”-I’m a sucker for an understated lyric in the vein of Blaze Foley or even John Prine. I don’t think it’s overstating that this track has some of that chill, easy going Americana …
Three new tracks at the intersection of adult contemporary and indie pop — must hear for fans of moody music like Billie Eilish
Sophia Louisa – “Right Behind You”-If you’re a fan of moody, introspective music, definitely check out this new track from Sophia Louisa. It’s a captivating style of songwriting that encourages the listener to lean in and listen close. The overall energy of the …
Three new folk singer songwriters to play on repeat this weekend
Zach Seabaugh – “I am only ever thinking about you”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, definitely take a moment to listen to this track. This is the type of music I mean when I tell people I love folk music. Seabaugh …
Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
Three exciting new folksy tracks you will want to put in your rotation
Lacy Green – “The Dreaming Kind”-If you’re a fan of an easy going acoustic folk style that still captures a bit of mystery, definitely check out this new track from Lacy Green. There’s a plodding, unhurried style to the rhythm section that makes …
Three new tracks that preserve the best of roots country music (FFO bluegrass, roots, mountain music)
The Rounder Circle – “These Days”-If you’re a fan of throwback country music stylings (and traditional bluegrass) definitely click play on this delightful track from The Rounder Circle. Something about the chording here feels almost ancient in its lasting significance. The vocal style …
Three alt pop singer songwriters that really stand out from the crowd
leo. – “never enough, never fair”-Ok hear me out now, but I think leo. is in the same vein as Dodie Clark. What I mean is that there’s a tender, emotive element here that makes we want to curl up in the song. …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and rock (that have us swooning)
Jon Rowe – “All That You Are”-When you’ve been a folk and indie rock blogger for over a decade, it might seem like you’ll never hear anything new again. But behold, there’s something cathartic and moving about the acoustic guitar and vocal blending …
Three high energy pop rock tracks to power your midweek
Melxdie – “STATIC”-Something about the opening guitar solo to this track reminds me of 80s hair metal and I’m not at all mad about it. There’s a powerful energy that opens the track, preparing the listener for a quality lead vocal that cuts …
