Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys – “Out of time”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of retro soul. Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys tap into that with a brilliant contribution …
Category: Americana
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 4
Joe Parsons – “Pilot”-If you’re looking for a singer songwriter that creates something you have never heard before, give Joe Parsons a spin. There’s some delightful folk energy in the opening, but as the song develops it hits on several other genres. The …
Three Americana tracks to get your toes tapping
Jeremy and the Harlequins – “Fury”-There’s a throwback rock energy here that I really appreciate. The Americana guitar style works from start to finish. The up tempo energy is tried and true rock n’ roll. I appreciate the blending of the sacred and …
Volunteer Offers Hope With Exceptional “Found You in the Fire”
This one is a solid piece of songwriting. Volunteer is the project of artist Cory Quintard, who has continued to gain traction by crafting thoughtful and emotive tracks that will connect with many listeners. “Found You in the Fire” reminds us why we …
Thursday Best Tracks: A Whitesnake Cover and a Parent’s Lament
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – “Leave Me Alone” “Leave Me Alone” has a big and bouncy sound that will force you to move. The groove of it is similar to Big Data and similar acts, but has some refreshing …
3 Uniquely Talented Songwriters
Glenn Thomas – “Black Muddy River” (Grateful Dead Cover) We were absolutely blown away by this one. From the intimate vocals, to the classic instrumentation, “Black Muddy River” is a representation of the best of us. After garnering praise from the likes of …
Three emerging singer songwriters for your playlist
JMES – “Hopeless romantic”-The pop glow on this track is positively infectious. The way the backing track connects with the mood of the vocal is really good. The lyrics have an abstract meaning that is open to the interpretation of the listener. The …
Three engaging new Americana songs
Brock Mattsson – “Are you thinking of me?”-If you’re a fan of old school country, you know the kind — the smoke-filled tavern style country music — then you’ll love Brock Mattsson’s latest tune. It’s a love song to the ultimate degree. It’ll …
3 Exceptional Songwriters to Soundtrack ’20
Frogi – “Millisecond” “Millisecond” is a blast of soothing indietronica that reminded us of the likes of Maggie Rogers. The young songwriter, croons with an impressive range that stops listeners and demands them to take notice. The LA artist does it all, talented …
Three genre-defining Americana tunes
Travis Shallow – “Let it pass”-Something about the recording space and resonating acoustic guitar really works on this song. Once the vocal enters, gruff and direct, there’s a powerful truth-telling message here. Far too often we sink our hearts into something that’s not …
