Denitia – “Old friend”-We first found Denitia in 2022 and have covered this artist’s music a few times already. There’s a genuine throwback country style to the music that definitely speaks to me. The sincerity in the lyrics and overall composition style pops …
Category: Americana
Three brand new swoon-worthy indie folk songs for your consideration
Goodnight Moonshine – “What do you wanna know?”-This is a playful, sexy little song about hooking up. There’s an intimacy to the song that makes for a little bit of that nervous laughter and giddiness while listening. The flirty folk harmony works really …
Artist Interview: The prolific folk singer Joe Purdy returns with THREE albums this year
The last time I interviewed Joe Purdy was in the “before times.” It was before the pandemic. It was before a political shift in the United States. It was before so many things that now characterize our world. Life seemed simpler then and …
Three Americana tunes that are sure to improve your week
Joe Purdy – “My loving arms”-If you’ve been around folk music for any length of time, you know the inimitable Joe Purdy. We’ve covered him here in the past. His recent songwriting has brought him to a fascinating place as a songwriter. The …
Three Americana tracks to help bring in this late July weekend
Goldpine – “Wander away”-There’s a sincerity to this track that emerges immediately. The easy comparison for Goldpine is the folk duo Shovels and Rope. There’s a similar vibe between the two bands that carries over a somewhat rowdy folk energy with rich harmonies. …
Three new Americana tracks to swing you into the weekend
Ernest Aines – “Yellowstone”-There’s a sincerity and tone to this track from Ernest Aines that’s sure to win over a lot of fans right away. It’s a kind of Americana that feels like it has history riding on its back. If you’ve ever …
Three Americana tunes that will steal your heart this July
Denitia – “All the sweet tea”-Name something more appropriate to a southern summer time than sweet tea… you can’t! It’s the perfect image and flavor. Denitia is an artist that we’ve been featuring here in the past few months and this new track …
Three unique Americana tracks to get your toes tappin this weekend
Mookie and the Bab – “Passing through”-The acoustic style of this track won my heart right away. Then the vocal entered… with a crooning sincerity and charming lyricism… and I was hooked on Mookie and the Bab. Fans of Rayland Baxter and similar …
Three Americana tracks to help get you through this mid week
CJ Williams – “Running backwards”-I was hooked on this song the first time I heard it. I like everything from the beat to the guitar work and of course the expressive vocal. The whole thing comes together for something that feels like it …
Three thoughtful and evocative folk singer songwriter pieces you need to hear
The Light the Heat – “Morning Light”-There’s an acoustic energy to this track that provides a sweet bed for the rest of the song to emerge. The lyrics are beautiful, evoking thoughts of someone who is your “morning light” and shines through the …
