The Burney Sisters – “Seeds I’ve Sown”-If vocal harmonies are your “thing” then you’ve come to the right place. This song has some of the most wonderful songwriting we’ve heard in a while. The expressive vocals invite the listeners right into what feels …
Category: Americana
Three acoustic folk songs that remind me why I love writing about music
Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-If you’ve been around this site for a while, you’ll remember me writing about Joshua Hyslop several times. I’m happy to report that Jason Piquette is featuring a similar style of soft-spoken folk music with deeply moving lyrics. …
Three indie folk tunes that will remember why you feel in love with the genre
Strange Pilgrims and Kelly McFarling – “Embers (Remix)”-There’s nothing I can say here that will prepare you for the auditory goodness that is the vocal blending on this track. It’s beautiful with a CSNY style of timeless folk vocals highlighted by unconventional melodic …
Three engaging new indie folk tunes that immediately stand out from the crowd
Romain Alix – “Still Here”-The atmospheric work on this song stands out right away. The haunting, emotional vocal style captivates right from the start of the song. It demands the attention of the listener in the way that Bon Iver did when he …
Three soulful Americana tracks that will stop you in your tracks due to their timeless character
Kurt Lee Wheeler – “Portland (Grass version)”-I’m a big fan of when a first line of a song really pops. This one goes, “It’s not that I hate leavin’ Portland, it’s that I hate losin’ you.” Wow. Heartache, purpose, direction, sentiment, emotion… it’s …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana subgenres that will capture your heart
Sophia Zamani – “Big City Blues”-I’m not sure if this song is a true story and in country music, the truth doesn’t really matter. If it feels true, then it’s worth singing. This song feels true. It’s about a love that moved away …
Three tracks that – ok just trust me with this one… trust your local curator today – these songs are all good and genre be danged
Alex Rogers – “Hand Me Down”-If you’re a fan of alt country and Americana music, there’s a lot to like about the style of this track from Alex Rogers. If you recall, last year one of my top artists was Red Clay Strays …
Three of the most beautiful soft Americana songs we’ve heard in recent years
*Alternative Title: HARMONIES FOR DAYS* The One Eighties – “Backseat Devil”-I’ve listened to this song several times and I’m always struck by two distinct observations; the harmonies are divine and I’m not sure I fully understand the lyrics. That’s ok, though, because the …
Album Review: J.S. Mahlon – Childhood
If you’re looking for a well-produced album with some wonderful singer songwriter elements, definitely consider this new contribution from J.S. Mahlon. It’s the type of album that’s nice to put on and ruminate, a soundtrack for meditation or focused work that reflects beautiful …
Three folk tunes that feel like they’re from another time (in the best way)
Hills of Belgium – “Diamond Joe”-When I first heard this track, I was instantly interested in hearing more. The sound is fluid and engaging, the strings all rolling together nicely. I appreciate the quality of the lead vocal as it balances with the …
