Emily Shirley – “Survivors”-Take a quality piano part and an exceptional vocal… sprinkle in some personal lyrics and an encouraging message… oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. The songwriting from Emily Shirley feels like a familiar old favorite mixed with a fresh …
Category: Americana
Three Americana tunes to get your week going on the right step
Cole Hill – “Arms of Paradise”-The first thing I thought about when I found this song was that it reminds me of home. By that I mean it feels familiar and sweet, like going home to where you grew up (if you have …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to show the versatility of the genre
Rick Faris – “Time to move on”-The relatability of the lyrics on this track is a bit “on the nose” as they say. If you’ve ever experienced a rough breakup, you’ll connect with this one. The bright bluegrass mix here shows off banjo, …
Three Americana tracks that will help you appreciate the beautiful leaves
Benjamin Dakota Rogers – “When I do die”-This is an old school two-step style with some absolutely beautiful vocals and lyrics. It’s old fashioned in the vein of the Milk Carton Kids that is to stay old style with a fresh production. The …
Three emerging singer songwriters that you’ll want on your playlists immediately
Alanna Gurr – “In gold”-Something about the stylistic blend of this track stood out immediately to me. It’s a little bit Americana, a little bit rock, and a lot of charming style. Gurr’s vocal definitely connects with the listener. The lyrics are easy …
Three new Americana tracks channeling some old school energy
Katy Hurt – “Sounds good in a bar”-Every once in a while I hear a song that stops me in my tracks. That happened with this lovely song from Katy Hurt. The eloquent combination of earthy, accessible storytelling with a clear vocal style …
Three retro soulful bluesy tracks that blow the doors off the Americana genre
Mara Kaye and Carl Sonny Leyland – “Dystopian blues”-They DO make music like they used to. I’m not sure a professional musicologist would guess that this song is from 2021. It sounds like it’s a hundred years old and brand new all at …
Ruby Jones is Our New Favorite Songwriter
Ruby Jones – “The Woman Who Loves You” We are utterly captivated by Ruby Jones. Her ability to weave genres while still crafting something breathtakingly original, is outstanding. On “The Woman Who Loves You”, Jones shows off an Americana songwriting heart, while still …
Three Americana tracks to remind you how great the genre really is
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 …
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 …
