Skout – “I am here”-Something about the harmonics on this acoustic guitar absolutely make my ears happy. The vocal from Skout is also incredible. When these two elements work together, the sound is beautiful. The peaceful harmonies on the first chorus are so …
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Three unique and (dare I say) progressive approaches to making Americana music
Ramsey Thornton – “Lie to myself”-Everything about this track caught my attention. The string work, the vocal, and the unique rhythmic structure all pulled me in different directions in the best way ever. The comparison I want to make is with Bela Fleck …
Three exceptional Americana tracks you need to hear today
Hannah Wyatt – “Santo Rio, goodbye”-I hate to overuse the word “breathtaking” when it comes to music, but I kid you not Wyatt has an effect here that is nothing short of breathtaking. The phrasing is amazing. The timing of the track pulls …
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll be surprised you don’t already know
Aisha Badru – “Inside”-There’s a cathartic peacefulness in Aisha Badru’s songwriting that I’ve liked from the first time I heard it. The light, wispy quality of the vocal always calms my spirit and makes me listen more closely. The piano chords set a …
Three alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your weekend playlist
Mindy White – “Somewhere”-When it comes to alt pop production, the use of space is absolutely key. It can’t be a full on banger or too subtle for the whole track. It’s a delicate balance. Mindy White’s track “Somewhere” has captured that balance …
Three expressive indie folk tunes to make you lean in and listen close
harry hook is real – “effigies”-No, my shift key is not broken. I’ve copied the stylizing that “harry hook is real” has in his name. This song is more sophisticated than what we typically feature. It reminds a bit of Water Liars, another …
Three atmospheric and charming new rock tracks for your late spring playlists
Modern Alibi – “Silver Spoon”-When I tell my friends that I’m a fan of indie rock music, this is the kind of song I mean. It’s got attitude, energy, and a punctuated style of percussion that begs that the listener move along. The …
Three talented singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your favorite playlist
Deathcruiser – “Superman”-I’m such a sucker for a good acoustic guitar with a solo vocalist. I think 90% of the music I listen to has this general acoustic folk style. Deathcruiser adds in some extra instrumentation, but the soul of the track really …
Three new rock tracks that show off the versatility of this timeless genre
Steve Stout – “Not havin fun”-Everything about Steve Stout’s sound feels like a bygone era. The effect on the guitars, the quality of the vocal, and the overall production style feels like a late 70s folk rock jam. I totally dig it. The …
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
