Joyce Harding – “Preacher”-If you’re a fan of plaintive folk singer songwriters, you’ll find a lot to like about Joyce Harding’s latest “Preacher.” The lyrics are about seeking truth and finding your way. The main lyric is asking about scripture that might give …
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Three up tempo rock jams to energize your weekend festivities
The Burning Lights – “Caffeine and graffiti”-So this is probably an unlikely track for a late-30s guy to feature. I mean I haven’t been able to relate to these lyrics for a good 20 years. That said, there’s a version of me from …
A Brief History of Women in Rock
by guest writer KC Women have been the backbone of rock and roll music for decades. Starting with jazz and soul, transitioning into the punk, grunge, indie, and emo movements, women have been a vital part of the music industry. Today, they are …
Three folk singer songwriters you should put on your weekend playlist
Jon Bell – “Who we want to be”-Sometimes I run across a song that’s so good I don’t even want to write about it; I just want to shut up and listen. Jon Bell’s “Who we want to be” is one of those …
Three captivating Americana tunes you have to hear to believe
Rob Europe – “Saddle River”-If you’re a fan of expressive vocals, give Rob Europe a chance. This song drips with bluesy goodness and brooding sincerity. The acoustic guitar does a great job of setting the mood. The effect on the vocal makes it …
Steph Sandor Shines on Soulful “Present”
Steph Sandor – “Present” We are not sure anyone could possibly resist falling immediately in love with the music of Steph Sandor. The soulful artist has an absolutely gripping style on “Present”. Carried with a bluesy guitar part, her vocals are smoky, showing …
Three singer songwriters smashing genre conventions for some fascinating new music
Noah Derksen and Brooke Palsson – “Look at me now”-Fans of the Chris Stapleton vibe in country music will find a lot to like about this song from Noah Derksen. That is to say it’s more Americana than country. It’s more soul than …
Book Review | Americanaland: Where Country and Western Met Rock n’ Roll by John Milward
If you’re a fan of Americana music and don’t know much about its history, read this new book Americanaland by John Milward. The book gives the history and context to a beautifully deep and rich genre of music. In fact, the book spends …
Three exciting folk songs to be thankful for
Jesse Correll – “An Icy Cold”-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was captivated. Correll’s sincerity is immediately evident. As we enter into a season of icy cold here in the midwest, the energy of the track resonated in my …
Three retro soulful bluesy tracks that blow the doors off the Americana genre
Mara Kaye and Carl Sonny Leyland – “Dystopian blues”-They DO make music like they used to. I’m not sure a professional musicologist would guess that this song is from 2021. It sounds like it’s a hundred years old and brand new all at …
