Kyle McKearney – “Devil water”-This is a remarkable narrative folk song about… well, probably not actually water. It’s got a gentle storytelling style and an amazing vocal. The two work together for a style that we just don’t hear enough on the radio …
Category: Americana
Three thoughtful new folk songs for your midweek
Mo Kenney – “Strange powers”-We’ve covered Mo Kenney in the past, so it’s not at all surprising to hear that we have her back for this new track. The intimate acoustic guitar work on this one is really solid and the relaxing vocal …
Three new Americana tracks to make you nostalgic
Under the Rocks – “Palm of your hand”-They just don’t make bluegrass like they used to… well, they do. Here it is! Under the Rocks make old fashioned bluegrass. This one has a nice porch-sitting sing-along charm to it. The banjo, the vocals, …
Three indie folk tracks to jump start your week
Dylan Dunlap – “Soldier on”-Sometimes I think the term “inspirational” is overused, but I really do find Dunlap’s composition here to be inspirational. It’s the kind of composition that combines incredible harmonies with this sense of perserverance. Reflect a bit on where you’ve …
The BEST of the BEST From This Week
Field Division – “Manifest” This is not the typical track we cover. Yet, as soon as we heard the swooning style, we could not resist. Lots of descriptions come to mind: dreamy, hazy, strangely folkish, psych. All of these do little to fully …
Three new tracks pushing the definition of “country” music
Nathaniel David Knox – “Place of their own”-A country song about settling down with someone you love. Yes! It’s charming, endearing, and blends together a lot of timeless American music styles. Maybe this one is more appropriately called Americana, but I’m absolutely here …
Three outstanding new folk songs you need to add to your playlist (including a song of the year candidate)
Katherine Priddy – “True Love will find you in the end” (Daniel Johnston cover)-This is a song of the year contender for me and it’s a cover! I love this recording. Is that detached music journalism enough for you? Okay. I love it. …
Three traditional and old time tracks to grab your attention in a modern world
Joe Wilkes – “Seven Gypsies”-This is an old, old tune. It’s one of those tunes that’s so old, it would take a musicologist to really predict exactly where it came from. Even then, it’s just “traditional.” Wilkes brings a haunting freshness to the …
Our Favorite Thursday Songwriters
Ashley Strongarm – “Pushing Daisies” Ashley Strongarm is one of the more intriguing songwriters we have come across lately. Her songwriting is tight, clever, and relatable, while her sound draws from folk and modern singer songwriter influences. “Pushing Daisies” is an outstanding introduction …
Three unconventional Americana tunes to catch your attention in early 2021
Jason Ewald – “Much at all”-I’m not sure what to call this track genre wise, but it’s definitely a timeless little Americana tune with a lot of character. I guess it’s most noticably an off-shoot of the great American jazz tradition. Some of …
