Cat Rose Smith – “What I’m For”-Cat Rose Smith is one of those artists that I don’t know personally, but I feel like I know because of the connection the music forges. The calm and accessible instrumentation is delicate Americana, allowing the listener …
Category: Americana
Three outstanding singer songwriters making folk music you’ll be glad to discover
Glenn Kye – “Life Together”-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies …
Three alt country tracks that will help listeners connect with the roots of the genre
Clover County – “Under These Conditions”-This might be the latest entry to the song of the year running that I’ve ever had, but it’s so good I have to include it. Clover County has this sound that is endearing and inviting in one …
Three distinctly different types of folk that show the versatility of the genre
Wildflowers – “Down the Line”-I’m a big fan of the vocal harmonies on this song. I feel like I could just stop the review there. “Incredible vocal harmonies.” But you know what, the rest of the song is great too. There’s a timeless …
EP Review: Kristian Phillip Valentino – The Sun Is Setting
If you are a fan of acoustic singer songwriters who carry emotional weight, this new EP from Kristian Phillip Valentino is going to be a fit. I’ll say from the outset that it’s a collection of songs that feel as much like emotive …
Three new tracks within the Americana subgenre that are not on your radar (but should be)!
Tania Elizabeth – “What you need”-There’s a calmness in this vocal that captures my attention with every listen. I’m sure there are some good comps in classic country music to this vocal, but honestly I think Tania Elizabeth deserves to stand on her …
Three captivating acoustic singer songwriters that remind you what you love about good music
Mike Kinnebrew – “Something Bad”-This is a haunting song. It’s about something we don’t like to talk about much, but it’s about the things that bother us and make us feel like something bad is going to happen. Whether you personify with a …
A pair of country tracks that will make you glad you follow indie music and not the mainstream radio
King Kyote – “Blackbird”-The energy of this track is engaging right from the start. I hesitate to compare the vocal to Chris Stapleton, but there is definitely some similar intonation and style going on. This track has an easygoing energy that makes the …
Three exceptional songs in the alt country and Americana space that will stop you in your tracks
young friend – “the real deal”-This is a song about contrast; there’s a story about a family member losing everything in a broken marriage and how the main character here doesn’t want to follow a similar fate. What a concept! There’s a raw, …
Three tracks at the magical intersection of folk and rock music
Ynes Mon – “Same Things”-So I like the opening of this song but I love the chromatic chord work on the chorus. This song captures a lot of what I like in music; there’s an emotional ethos that covers the whole track. Heck, …
