Julian Taylor – “Ain’t Life Strange”-The voice… I mean, dang, the VOICE. Julian Taylor has one of those low baritone voices that makes everyone pay attention. Once he starts crooning – a bit like another notable (James) Taylor – the listener is pulled …
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Three outstanding new tracks in the indie pop scene that stand out from the crowd
Tessa Dalton – “You See Me”-The piano on this song captured my attention right away. The more I listened, though, the vocal was what really won me over. There’s a beautiful, subtle energy in the quiet parts that are equally matched with power …
A pair of creative, soulful new tunes that keep classic 20th century music alive
Lisa Crawley – “Hey You”-I fell for this song on absolute first listen. The production is outstanding, the vocal to die for, and the beat is infectiously interesting. The way the electric guitars sing on this song is on another level, seriously. The …
A pair of throwback country tunes that will make you wonder what year it is
Effy Harvard – “Her Boots”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I was hooked. I said in my initial response to the artist that it reminds me of a Kitty Wells tune. The expressive lines are both humorous and full …
Three contemplative acoustic tracks that will have you taking a moment to meditate
Tyler Edwards – “Since You Came Around”-If you’ve ever had your world rocked by someone entering your life, this song will be lyrically relatable. To be honest, I found it a wonderful track for the balance of the ethereal instrumentation and the accessible …
Three excellent alt country tunes that will have you wondering what decade it is
Tailgator – “Cold Sunshine”-The fingerpicking on this song caught my attention right away. Once the vocal entered the track, I was definitely hooked. The lyrics are beautifully contradictory in the way that good country music can do. The genre blend of bluegrass and …
Three dynamic indie pop tunes to energize your late July
PARALLELZ – “Turning”-Give me a basic rock beat with some vibey guitars and I’m interested… add in a great vocal and I’m hooked. I like everything about this tune, but it’s the sincerity in the vocals that seals the deal for me. It …
Americana Album Review: Nick Taylor’s *Not Alone*
The production quality on Nick Taylor‘s new album Not Alone stands out right away on the opening track “Dogs.” It’s got that perfect blend of rock and country elements that situates itself right in the Americana scene of the 21st century. Fans of …
Three exciting new folk pop songs you’ll want to add to your summertime playlist
Abby Webster – “Entertainers”-Sometimes you find a song that combines genres in just the perfect way. That’s what happens for me when I listen to this song. The beautiful blending of country elements with folk and singer songwriter styles makes for a really …
Three exciting new folk tracks that will make you glad you follow the genre
Lingonberry Squeeze – “Don’t Leave Me In the Blue”-Any song that starts with a whistle solo is immediately going to capture my attention. When that transitions to beautiful vocal harmonies and a sincere folksy energy, I am certainly going to stick around to …
