Caroline Lazar – “Georgia” -Listen for the crack in Lazar’s voice in the first line. Isn’t that great? Sometimes I find an artist and think that I should just write “included without comment.” Lazar’s vocal is the real deal. The rest of the …
Category: Americana
Brand New Music By Brand New Artists
Family And Friends – “Winding Roads” The Athens stationed folk rock pioneers are masters at dipping in and out of various styles that keep listeners guessing what they will hear next. Leaning on the folk side of a collective ragtag act, the band …
A playful music mix – Lunchtime Playlist May 17
Whitney Fennimore – “Stones” -This track is full of excitement but also deep sincerity. The central metaphor about “throwing stones” pulls together the raw emotion of reconciling a relationship. Anyone who has ever gone through a rocky time in a relationship will enjoy …
Album Review: Kyle Cox – Self titled album shows off music history-blending style
Kyle Cox has been a site favorite for a few years now. He’s a real down to earth guy with a legitimate heart for music. When his rootsy style came across our desks initially, we fell in love with what he’s up to. …
Five need-to-know folk singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 15
Maxwell James – “When It’s Real” -This track is ostensibly about knowing when love is real, but the same can be said for knowing when a song is “real” too. This one is, for sure. There’s a lightness to the easy flow of …
Let’s get the folks together for a fun list! – Lunchtime Playlist May 11
Wealthy West – “Help” -We’ve been fans of the Wealthy West for a few years now. They have a high quality “big folk” sound to them that keeps us coming back for more. Sometimes garnering comparisons with a band like The Head and …
Review: Songwriter Stephen Babcock Crafts a Fun Americana Gem
New York City based musician Stephen Babcock recently won our affection with his delightful single “Atlanta”. The track is a fun boost of pop Americana that can be found on his newly released EP Fiction.Babcock has many strengths that are showcased on the …
Album Review: Micah Turbitt – Fun Times and Great Joy Bring Me Excitement
The first time I heard Micah Turbitt on YouTube was probably a Christmas song or a Fleet Foxes cover. But here’s what I remember; I felt like I was listening to someone like Justin Vernon or William Fitzsimmons. Turbitt is absolutely the real …
Toe tapping folk to start your week off right! – Lunchtime Playlist May 7
Westin and Mowry – “Company I Keep” -Some may not be aware that American roots music, namely American/Appalachian folk music comes from the traditions of Scotch-Irish folk songs. You can definitely hear it on this great folk salvo from Westin and Mowry. The …
An alt rock playlist to help you get weird this weekend – Lunchtime Playlist May 4
Virginia Man – “King and I” -I’m a total sucker for the kind of optimistic, open sound that Virginia Man create on this track. There’s so much sad, sullen, dingy rock out there. I am looking for this type of raw emotion that …
