The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
Category: Americana
Three new tracks that bring out the best in contemporary folk styling
Lo Stone – “Toward the Sun”-There’s a delightful simplicity to the composition style here. The keys, the guitar, the percussion, and a pure vocal keep the track moving along nicely. There’s a clarity in the production mix for the vocal that makes it …
Three tracks in the Americana space that overflow with authenticity
SJ Hill – “Tonight”-If you’re a fan of bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about this track from SJ Hill. I adore the way the organ creates a sense of depth right from the start, but it’s the vocal that wins …
Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country
Nathan Evans Fox – “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra and Cigarettes)”-This is one of the most unique songs I’ve found in all of 2025. It does something that I absolutely love… blending the sacred and the profane. This is lived life for me; it’s not …
EP Review: The Sons of Guns – You Shine the Sun
If you’re a fan of the type of folk music we typically feature on this site, you’ll definitely want to check out this new EP from The Sons of Guns. There’s a real sense of momentum to these songs, moving along with an …
Album Review: Jelly Ellington – Glow
Fans of Americana that features rock guitars are going to find a lot to like with this new album from Jelly Ellington. This album is right in the sweet spot, combining multiple genres that all swirl around the central theme of “Americana” music. …
Discover a pair of rootsy country tracks that will make you feel “homesick for somewhere I never been”
Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
Three new Americana tracks that echo with the sounds of the past
Joe Nolan – “Too Much Time to Kill”-If you’re a fan of authentic acoustic guitar with meaningful lyrics, you’ll find a lot to like with this new track from Joe Nolan. There’s a plaintive element to the delivery that feels minimalist in all …
I Wish I Didn’t Have to Share This . . .
Joe Holtaway – “So Hard to See It All” I could comment on the clever take on Dylan. I could share about the lyricism and talented arrangement. Truth be told, it is. But the content speaks for itself. I stand in agreement. I …
Perfect Summer Tracks (Part 2)
Harmony Redford – “Past Tense” This was just too good a track not to cover. The indie warmth style is a near perfect track to include in any summer playlist. Her singing reminds us a bit of Courtney Barnett or even Wet Leg, …
