Jakob Leventhal – “Purple Everywhere”-I appreciate the chill energy of this acoustic folk track. Leventhal’s vocal is just subtle enough to be understandable, yet understated enough to be soothing. The instrumentation feels incredibly comforting on this one. The overall color of the piece …
Category: Americana
Three rich and rewarding Americana songs to remind you why you love the genre
Eliza Edens – “Years go by”-There’s a grittiness to this track from Eliza Edens that wins me right away. The guitar feels unfettered, free with Edens harnessing its power. The two dance together to express some deep, even sometimes dark poetic lyricism. By …
Three exciting new tracks featuring Parker Ainsworth, Ron Pope, and Marc Scibilia
Parker Ainsworth – “The way that it was”-If you’re a fan of classic folk and Americana music, you’ll dig this new tune from Parker Ainsworth. In fact, you might wonder what year it is. It feels like a lot of different historical moments …
Artist Interview: Folk singer songwriter Darryl Rahn tells stories that sound good in the car
If you’re a fan of eloquent lyricism and quality guitar work, you should take a few minutes to learn about the exceptional songwriting of Darryl Rahn. We covered his work on the site a few times, so I decided to reach out to …
Three new country tunes you won’t hear on the radio (but you should!)
Regan Stewart – “Drop dead gorgeous”-If you miss the old days of dirt-kickin’ tough ladies in country music, then take a spin with this Regan Stewart track. It’s full of all the vim and vigor of a woman defending her man from a …
Three new Americana tunes for loyal fans
Juni Habel – “Run dry”-The fingerpicking in this track is really good. I appreciate the intimate recording style here that makes it feel like the listener is inside the song. The lead vocal is smooth and demands your attention. This is classic Americana …
The Week That Is: : 3 Best Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Vikki Gilmore – “Doubt of my Mind” This a doubtful and uncertain time. Days like these, however, bring some of the best art. The new single by the tremendous Gilmore, is aptly titled and expertly played. With a mood that rings true deep …
Three Americana tracks that’ll put a smile on your face
Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
The Rayes: Hopeful Americana for All
Some of the best musical performances happen on the bustling streets. Such is the case with The Rayes. Led by sisters Jordan Stobbe (bass/vocals, 24) and Rebecca Stobbe (rhythm guitar/vocals), they honed their craft busking in Seattle before eventually recording. The result is …
Three remarkable folk tunes to improve your week
The Paper Kites – “For all you give” (ft. Lucy Rose)-We cover a lot of folk duos around here, so it’s really something when one stands out like this. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful, engaging style. The peaceful delivery of each vocal line works …
