David Burnett – “Picture Place”-I don’t know who David Burnett reminds me of, specifically, but I feel like I’ve known his work for years. The composition style has a beautiful combination of modern Americana (think Nickel Creek) with classic singer songwriter vibes (think …
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Three energetic indie rock tracks that will make you remember the past and hope for the future
James Holt – “The Wedding”-The easy going rock energy of the verses on this track is sure to make a lot of fans. But then… whew… the chorus of this track hits and it absolutely soars. It’s a wonderfully nostalgic sound. The quality …
Three engaging folk singer songwriters for your thoughtful consideration
Jacksonport – “California Gold”-If you’ve been reading my articles on folk this year, you know the name Jacksonport. If we gave an artist of the year award, I would nominate Jacksonport. I’ve loved everything I’ve heard. “California Gold” is a delicate and rewarding …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that you need for your 2021 playlists
Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
Three indie rock tracks showing the beautiful textures within the genre
Jason Wade – “Polaroids”-If you miss the classic rock energies of yesteryear, check out Jason Wade’s latest track “Polaroids.” It’s a fitting sound for a song about an older style of photography. If you’ve ever looked back on the “good old days” via …
Book Review | Americanaland: Where Country and Western Met Rock n’ Roll by John Milward
If you’re a fan of Americana music and don’t know much about its history, read this new book Americanaland by John Milward. The book gives the history and context to a beautifully deep and rich genre of music. In fact, the book spends …
Three new thoughtful indie folk tunes
Ian George – “Flower dog”-The opening of the track feels like a typical folk song, but about four bars in and the chord progressions will make your ears prick up quickly. What’s going on here? Hmm. It’s definitely some unconventional composition work but …
Three rowdy indie rock jams to get you pumped for this December
llampaca and Doran Danoff – “Don’t Give Up”-If you’re looking for a funky rock jam, check out this track “Don’t Give Up.” The lyrical concept is simple and straightforward: don’t give up and don’t give in. It’s got a really nice funky groove …
Three folk singer songwriters for this long weekend
Moe – “Tiny yellow lights”-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style, look no further than Moe’s latest “Tiny Yellow Lights.” If you’ve spent any time on the road, this track will resonate immediately. The harmonics from the acoustic guitar are enough for …
Three chilled out indie rock tracks to be thankful for
Whistler – “Questions”-If chill indie rock is your vibe, check out this evocative piece from Whistler. When I initially started listening to the track, I couldn’t help but think of some of the great indie producers we’ve featured over the years. The production …
