Bailee Barnett – “You’re everything”-Well, this is a love song by a country artist about being a country singer who sings love songs. But it’s so good. The lyrics are accessible and sweet, the vocal is perfectly pure without being overwrought, and the …
Category: Americana
Three Americana tunes with a traditionalist bent sure to satisfy fans of the classics
Cody Nowlin – “Regimental soldier”-Not to make this too personal, but in my day job I am a professional historian. When I heard that this song was focused on a regimental soldier, I was immediately intrigued. The writing style also harkens back to …
Artist Interview: Folk duo Arbour Season on making music as travelling troubadours
Arbour Season are the husband and wife duo of Shane and Emily. If it seems like those two names flow together nicely it’s because they used to make music under that name in the past, but they’ve rebranded their musical sound into Arbour …
Three Americana tunes to bring some classic energy to your playlist
Kara Cole – “Mary Francis”-If you’re a fan of classic music, check out this fantastic track from Kara Cole. The vocal style feels like it was minted back in the 1960s. The production on this track is outstanding. The lyrics are about going …
Track Spotlight: Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning “Just Like That”
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” showcases her exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The song features her soulful and powerful vocals that evoke a range of emotions, and the lyrics are insightful, relatable, and delivered with sincerity. The instrumentation, including the bluesy …
Three acoustic folk tracks to make the past and present collide with beautiful music
Brook St. – “Steady steady”-The lyrical concept of this track rests on the concept of stability, steadiness, and consistency. It’s such an inspiring, beautiful image. The harmonies and overall structure of the song support the lyrical message quite well. The cascading harmonies on …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space that you’ll want for your playlists
The 2:19 – “Broken harmony blues”-The opening line of this song is about drinking away your blues. It doesn’t get much more Americana than that. The piano is the defining force of this song, but the bluesy vocals do a pretty good job …
Artist Interview: Jacksonport’s John Fatum shares his heart for music
From the time I clicked play on “Fresh Flowers,” I knew there was something special about John Fatum’s project Jacksonport. The acoustic guitar was excellent, but there was something in the vocal that felt familiar and comfortable that almost cried out for connection. …
Incredible Songwriting From Rising Talents
Robin Kester – “Infinity Song” “Infinity Song” is a shimmering piece of quintessential indie rock. The sound is lush and dripping with heart. Vocally, Kester has found her place as one of the most intriguing modern talents. We love how this one builds …
Three folk rock tunes that you’ll want for your playlists right away
Levi Barrett – “Orofino”-This song… man oh days… hit me in a special way. The opening has a beautiful steel guitar that caught my attention, then the vocal harmonies took the song in a powerful direction. It just sounds like home, if you …
