Ian Jones – “Liars, Criminals, Beggars, and Thieves”-When I first clicked play on this track, I thought I stepped into a time machine from the classic 60s folk rock era. Then I thought… actually this is more like a modern style of folk …
Category: Americana
Three new Americana tunes to remind you of the old days
Luke Ford – “Moldy Sandwich”-I really didn’t think I’d be a fan of a song about a moldy sandwich, but the expressive electric guitar right in the opening definitely captured my attention. The vocal harmonies on this track are outstanding. The combination of …
3 Of Our Favorite Rising Songwriters
Orly Raquel – “Chaos and Bones” Orly Raquel is one of our favorite artists currently. Her ability to compel listeners into her own expertly crafted sonic space, is rare. The enigmatic songstress shows a slow burning seduction on “Chaos and Bones”. The track …
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – “That Spell” – Extraordinary folk songwriting
Andrea von Kampen is a site favorite, so folks who are familiar with our site will know the name well. If you’ve recently discovered von Kampen’s writing, do settle in for a gorgeous adventure. The style is beautifully satisfying, lyrically rich, with a …
Three new singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Peter Stone – “Atlantic”-There’s a relaxing energy to this composition that immediately stands out to me. It’s clear that the songwriter Peter Stone brings a calming sense to his composition from guitar to vocal. The easy going energy works really well from start …
Must Hear Songwriter Tomo Shines “Before the Dawn”
Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
All The Queen’s Horses Leave us Stunned
All The Queen’s Horses – “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road” Steeped in Irish songwriting, this project of Sean Murphy is absolutely arresting. The beauty in “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road”, and honestly all of his music, is in every earnest note …
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to usher in a new weekend
Evan Effres – “Second to none”-We’ve covered Effres a few times here in recent memory; it’s easy to hear what we like about the style. The guitar is always good, but it’s Effres’s expressive vocal style that continues to stand out. There’s a …
