Hills of Belgium – “Sourwood Mountain”-So the highest compliment I could give this song is that when I clicked play on it, I was reminded of reenactments and festivals I’ve been to with authentic 19th century music. This tune and overall style reminds …
Category: Americana
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country tunes
Admiral Radio – “Cotton Candy Sky”-It’s hard to beat a classic love song. This is a track that is deeply rooted in country tradition. You can hear it in the line about “hard times coming.” The easy going chord work on the track …
A pair of songs at the intersection of classic rock and Americana
Jamie Scallion – “Satellites”-There’s a ton of energy to this track that you can feel on first listen. The electric guitars create a solid base and the percussive style propels the song along well. The vocal on the chorus is particularly captivating. The …
Album Review: Luke Beling – This Parlor Trick Life – Spiritually seeking folk troubadour
If the name Luke Beling seems familiar, it’s because I have covered his work in the past. This latest album brings together several developed themes for a spiritual-seeking album that stays true to the roots of a folk troubadour. This is the kind …
Three new alt country tracks that you’ll want for your next playlist
John Kolar – “Skipping stones”-Everything about this sound is just right. There’s a cool fiddle part here that I really appreciate. The vocal sits right in the pocket of the composition. The overall style is satisfying with elements of country mixed with folk …
Album Review: The Southern Residents – Folk Signals
If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Three Americana tracks that will make you crinkle your nose with delight
River and Rail – “Down”-There’s a lightness in the vocal here that definitely caught my attention from first play. I appreciate how the delicate work from the electric guitar helps to create some perspective as well. The full connection between elements on this …
Three intriguing new Americana tracks that will get your toes tapping and open your heart
Zach Short – “Building a Home”-If you’re looking for an up tempo style of Americana, definitely check out this acoustic track from Zach Short. It’s about cooperation, working together, and the joys of doing life together. It’s romantic, sure, but it’s also about …
A pair of Americana singer songwriters that will absolutely demand your attention
David B. Archibald – “Stay Here Together – Live”-I know… I know… as soon as he starts singing you’re going to say, “wow, he sounds a lot like Chris Stapleton.” You’re not wrong. But I hope that this song gets to you in …
Three new alt country tracks that will remind you why the genre is so treasured
Eric Gabriel – “Toledo”-The best word I can use to describe this wonderful song is “unhurried.” It’s not just slow… it’s painstakingly slow… and that absolutely works for the mood of this track. It’s a bit of a love song, a bit of …
