Eastbound Buzz – “Where You Gonna Go” For those of you who have a hole in our musical heart, which used to be filled by Ryan Adams, let us introduce you to these guys. The Aussie rockers blend Heartbreaker style rock, with alt-americana …
Category: Americana
Three (more) exciting Americana songwriters
Brooke Stephenson – “Backbone”-If you’re looking for a timeless country music voice, look no further than Brooke Stephenson. I appreciate the earthy lyrics and driving rhythm. Something about the song seems to really defy genre. I’m not sure that it fits in any …
Three fancy new Americana jams
Kathryn Legendre – “One long sad song”-It sort of breaks my heart that a pure country tune like this feels more “Americana” than country in 2020. This song should be a top 10 country song as far as I’m concerned. Legendre’s vocal is …
Three emerging Americana songs
Party of the Sun – “79”-If you like the timeless folk rock energy that sometimes we call “Americana,” you’ll love Party of the Sun. Something about it feels like bell bottoms and sunshine. I mean, heck, there’s a prominent tambourine part. What year …
A variety playlist for a new week
Kaeley Jade – “Bittersweet”-If you’re looking for an enjoyable singer songwriter with an honest sound, give Kaeley Jade a spin. The sound is equal parts Americana and modern country, in a morphed style that will make fans of Kacey Musgraves proud. We tend …
Seven emerging folk acts you need in your life
Wild Silence – “Wasteland”-This is one of my favorite folk songs I’ve found so far in 2020. How’s that for not burying the lede? The breathtaking harmonies on the chorus make the song absolutely stunning, but even before you get to that point …
Innovative Songwriters With Surefire Hits
Sherwyn – “My Mind” FFO: George Clinton / Talking Heads / Prince This has to be one of our favorite new discoveries. The music of Sherwyn is innovative, expressive, and danceable as all hell. Yet, it carries with it an impressive amount of …
Artist Interview: Radnor and Lee – Americana folk duo with familiar faces, thoughtful songs
If you’re not yet familiar with the duo of Josh Radnor (Hunters, How I Met Your Mother) and Ben Lee (four-time ARIA-winning artist), then you are in for a treat. The duo released a self-titled album a few years ago, but their latest …
You decide if these are folk or country music – an indie playlist for discerning fans
Drew Hart – “Crescent”-Of course the guitars are at the heart of this track, but there’s also this beautiful steel guitar that changes the vibe completely. The understated vocal will having you thinking more of smoke-filled Nashville bars than the arenas of “pop …
An Americana playlist for this chilly spring
Shayler and Brooke – “At sea”-If duo Americana music is of interest to you, slow your scroll and click play on this tune. Shayler and Brooke come together for a timeless banjo and guitar song that will draw your interest. But it’s the …
