Alex Gibson – “Dance with you”-If you remember Brett Dennan and similar pop singer songwriters, you’ll feel something familiar with Alex Gibson. There’s a quality in the vocal that pulls me in right away. If you’ve ever had your eye on someone and …
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Book Review: Nick Awde, Singer-Songwriters Vol.1
Featuring David Cousins, Arlo Guthrie, Iain Matthews, Ralph McTell, Al Stewart, and Richard Thompson Fans of singer-songwriters throughout history will love this first volume of an ambitious project from UK author Nick Awde. The book shows a unique interview style highlighting singer-songwriters with …
Featured Single: Wyatt Edmondson – “Give a damn”
It can be difficult to define Americana as a genre, but when you hear a song like this from Wyatt Edmondson you know it fits. The elements of country, blues, and rock all fuse together for a really engaging sound. If you’re a …
Three modern indie folk tunes for your Monday
Black Match – “June”-This track has a lot of that optimistic folk energy that was made popular by bands like the Lumineers a few years back. But don’t let that keep you from locking into the lyricism and meaning of this track. Yes, …
Three pop tracks you won’t hear on the radio (but you should)
Jake Knox – “People got things to say”-This track slaps. I love the beat on this and the lyrics are fantastic. The overall groove pulls me in right from the start. The conscious lyrical content is really important for us to acknowledge. Let’s …
Three endearing neoclassical pieces
Andy Feldman – “Byzantium”-If you’re looking for “more of the same” in neoclassical, Feldman’s not your pick. This is an intriguing, unique chord progression and melody on this piece. It seems to bring together different musical traditions all in a seemingly simple song. …
Three new tracks featuring AJ Smith, Denney, and Garrett Kato
AJ Smith – “Billy Joel”-You may have guessed from the title, this song is done in the style of the incomparable Billy Joel. The piano root of the song is excellent, completely with some delightful chord changes that bring the listener into the …
Three folk tunes to set the tone for your week
Corn Nut Creek – “The house is falling down”-The mesmerizing banjo work in the opening of this song feels like a lonely mountain home. There’s a certain “high lonesome sound” about this song that put a smile on my face right away. It …
Three modern Americana songs that will make you rethink the genre
Brit Taylor – “Waking up ain’t easy”-Mark my words – Brit Taylor is the next big thing in Americana music. I don’t care who you are, Taylor is an emerging talent. Listen to this song! First of all, it starts with a fundamental, …
Three indie pop jams with different styles
Caroline Kole – “Still frames”-This is technically electro pop, but it certainly fits in a particular version of indie pop for me. I was blown away by Kole’s vocals on this track. The beat is good and I can picture it on a …
