Oliver Hazard – “Wild Eyed Blue”-The opening line of this song is, “I killed the king.” Wow. I appreciate everything about this song from the rowdy energy to the exceptional harmonies. If you miss the Mumford and Sons foot-stomping folk of the early …
Category: Americana
Three new takes on an old genre; Americana done right
William Wallace – “Closer by the Firelight”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I found myself engaged with every element. The acoustic guitar is great, the vocal feels familiar, and the lyrics are complex, making me listen closely every time. …
3 New Artists to Soundtrack Your Weekend
Annie Bacon & Her Oshen – “Mist” This one has strong Jason Isbell vibes. The way she croons and builds introspective lyrical structures, is similar to Isbell with shades of Stevie Nicks as well. The Americana infused rock definitely will play with much …
Three dynamic folk rock tracks to kick the week off right
Ian MacGinnis – “Walking in the Dark”-“Baby I’m stumblin’ I don’t know why… you’re the one I run to every time.” Well, if that ain’t a classic rock line, I don’t know what it is. “When you have my heart it’s like I’m …
Three quality Americana tunes that will remind you why you love the genre so much
Riley Catherall – “South of Somewhere”-This is a GREAT song. If you’re a fan of the Jason Isbell turn in Americana music in the past decade or so, you’ll find a lot to like about Riley Catherall’s sound. It’s lyrically rich, melodically pleasing, …
Featured Americana Cover: Ray Price’s “Heartaches by the Number” by The Good The Bad The English
The Good The Bad The English – “Heartaches by the Number” (Ray Price cover)-There’s so much to like about this performance. For one thing, there just aren’t enough people talking about the fabulous Ray Price. But also, the band’s name is impressive. So …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Kacy Lee Anderson and the Waverley Pickers – “#croptopnroll”-You wouldn’t expect a song with a hashtag in its name to sound so old fashioned, but here we are. I love this sound; it’s got a real Kitty Wells vibe. It’s old fashioned in …
Rose Brokenshire: An Incredible Talent and Voice
Rose Brokenshire – “Type Two” We love the smoky lounge sway on this one. Rose Brokenshire has been one of our favorite musical discoveries the past few months and continues only to get better. “Type Two” has a different feel to it and …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space
Abby Webster – “BBQ Chips”-Just like BBQ chips, this song puts a smile on my face as soon as I click play. The banjo work here is worth the price of admission. Then the vocal starts and it’s all the more classic feeling. …
