Mike Kinnebrew – “Something Bad”-This is a haunting song. It’s about something we don’t like to talk about much, but it’s about the things that bother us and make us feel like something bad is going to happen. Whether you personify with a …
Category: Americana
A pair of country tracks that will make you glad you follow indie music and not the mainstream radio
King Kyote – “Blackbird”-The energy of this track is engaging right from the start. I hesitate to compare the vocal to Chris Stapleton, but there is definitely some similar intonation and style going on. This track has an easygoing energy that makes the …
Three exceptional songs in the alt country and Americana space that will stop you in your tracks
young friend – “the real deal”-This is a song about contrast; there’s a story about a family member losing everything in a broken marriage and how the main character here doesn’t want to follow a similar fate. What a concept! There’s a raw, …
Three tracks at the magical intersection of folk and rock music
Ynes Mon – “Same Things”-So I like the opening of this song but I love the chromatic chord work on the chorus. This song captures a lot of what I like in music; there’s an emotional ethos that covers the whole track. Heck, …
Three new Americana tracks that bring in a wide range of influences for polished sounds
Andrew Beck – “Anywhere I’ll Go”-If you’re a fan of chill acoustic guitar work, definitely give this track a spin. Andrew Beck has the type of rasp in his vocal that makes you believe he’s experienced what he’s singing about. I’ll be honest …
Bluegrass Album Review: The Pine Hearts – Lost Love Songs
The Pine Hearts have done something truly special with Lost Love Songs, an album that keeps classic bluegrass and “newgrass” in a delicate and meaningful balance. From the opening strum to the final note, this record is a celebration of everything that makes …
Album Review: KC Jones – Queen of the In Between
In a world where genre boundaries often feel rigid, KC Jones brings a breath of fresh air with her album Queen of the In Between, embracing the spaces where musical styles meet and merge. From start to finish, the album is a captivating …
Three exciting folk singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your rotation
N.A. Parsons – “Lucerne”-I’d be tempted to call this “power pop” due to how much it has those syrupy Beatles and Beach Boys harmonies. That said, the heart of the song feels more like a folk song. It has a heavy lyrical theme …
Album Review: Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
It’s not often that an album feels both steeped in tradition and remarkably fresh, but Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno have pulled off something special with their self-titled debut. This is roots music in its purest form—a celebration of Appalachian and old-time influences …
Three new Americana songs that connect with the past
Talise – “Western Pine”-Something about old time instruments provides a warmth to a sound that I especially appreciate. I can hear that sound with this new song from Talise. It has an understated quality to it that makes it stand out from the …
