Ian MacGinnis – “Walking in the Dark”-“Baby I’m stumblin’ I don’t know why… you’re the one I run to every time.” Well, if that ain’t a classic rock line, I don’t know what it is. “When you have my heart it’s like I’m …
Category: Americana
Three quality Americana tunes that will remind you why you love the genre so much
Riley Catherall – “South of Somewhere”-This is a GREAT song. If you’re a fan of the Jason Isbell turn in Americana music in the past decade or so, you’ll find a lot to like about Riley Catherall’s sound. It’s lyrically rich, melodically pleasing, …
Featured Americana Cover: Ray Price’s “Heartaches by the Number” by The Good The Bad The English
The Good The Bad The English – “Heartaches by the Number” (Ray Price cover)-There’s so much to like about this performance. For one thing, there just aren’t enough people talking about the fabulous Ray Price. But also, the band’s name is impressive. So …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Kacy Lee Anderson and the Waverley Pickers – “#croptopnroll”-You wouldn’t expect a song with a hashtag in its name to sound so old fashioned, but here we are. I love this sound; it’s got a real Kitty Wells vibe. It’s old fashioned in …
Rose Brokenshire: An Incredible Talent and Voice
Rose Brokenshire – “Type Two” We love the smoky lounge sway on this one. Rose Brokenshire has been one of our favorite musical discoveries the past few months and continues only to get better. “Type Two” has a different feel to it and …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space
Abby Webster – “BBQ Chips”-Just like BBQ chips, this song puts a smile on my face as soon as I click play. The banjo work here is worth the price of admission. Then the vocal starts and it’s all the more classic feeling. …
Album Review: Familiar old fashioned Americana Honey On Our Tongues new album The Mountain Above Us
If you’re a fan of genuine mountain music, this is an album you want to pick up right away. I will be up front with this assessment; if you’re looking for studio polish and unrealistic sounds, this is not for you. This is …
A pair of alt country tunes that’ll help you wrestle with some tough emotions
Remy Sher – “Sunflower Seeds”-Remy Sher is one of those artists that has become almost an automatic yes. There’s a depth and sincerity to the lyrical choices made on this track. Sher’s vocal style makes you trust what he has to say. The …
EP Review: Surtsey new brand of Americana on Nothing Doing
Surtsey are an intriguing band with a sound that feels like the kissing cousin to a number of different sounds. You’ll hear some countrified steel guitar, some great folksy acoustic guitar, and poetic singer songwriter style lyrics. The sound comes together for something …
