Melanie MacLaren – “Deep dark sleep”-I liked this song the moment I clicked play for the first time. The atmospheric elements are not what I typically feature with folk, but the vocal from MacLaren is outstanding. Once the vocal harmonies enter the track, …
Category: Americana
Three exciting new tracks right on the line of Americana and country music
Lindsay Everly – “Locomotive Love”-I honestly can’t believe how good this song is. The railroad trope is one that goes all the way back to the origins of country music with Jimmie Rogers himself. That said, the modern take on it from Everly …
Three captivating new Americana tracks for your late January enjoyment
Maximiliano – “Step off”-There’s a lonesomeness to this track that struck me right away. It’s a kind of Americana that has appealed to me for many years. The lonesome sincerity in the vocal works perfectly with the acoustic guitar here. The sense of …
Album Review: Addison Agen – When the Morning Comes
Fans of accessible, engaging Americana music will find a lot to like in Addison Agen’s album When the Morning Comes. It’s a sound that some might even call country music from a classic definition of the genre. Agen’s vocal is sweetly rewarding on …
Three truly unique Americana track showing the breadth of the genre
Sad Daddy – “Arkansas Bound”-When I accepted this track, my first thought was “wow, this singer sounds a lot like Melissa Carper.” Then, after I read who was in the band, I realized that my ears did not betray me; it is Melissa …
Three captivating folk singers who keep our faith alive in the genre
Spencer Hoffman – “Like a bird”-Kick off your boots and take a few minutes to enjoy this new tune from Spencer Hoffman. The opening line and quality of the lead vocal is going to make you pay attention. There’s something deeply satisfying about …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana world to kick off 2022 in style
Ansley Rushing – “Clementine”-To be fair, we received this track right before we left for our December break but it is a 2021 song. It works really well for setting the tone for a calm and peaceful mindset in 2022. There’s a nice …
Happy Holiday From Us and Leo DiSanto
Leo DiSanto – “Evergreen” We are all for subtle holiday music instead of over the top extravagance. We prefer melancholy over celebration. So, it is no surprise why we love Leo DiSanto’s holiday take. We waited until the BIG day to share it …
Three engaging folk singer songwriters for your thoughtful consideration
Jacksonport – “California Gold”-If you’ve been reading my articles on folk this year, you know the name Jacksonport. If we gave an artist of the year award, I would nominate Jacksonport. I’ve loved everything I’ve heard. “California Gold” is a delicate and rewarding …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that you need for your 2021 playlists
Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
