Luke Ford – “Moldy Sandwich”-I really didn’t think I’d be a fan of a song about a moldy sandwich, but the expressive electric guitar right in the opening definitely captured my attention. The vocal harmonies on this track are outstanding. The combination of …
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Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
Three new Americana tunes keeping hope alive in 2021
Paige Shannon – “This house”-This is a sad song, admittedly, but it gives me hope for the genre. It’s about living in a house that doesn’t have the same feeling of home anymore after a major change. I suppose it’s about a breakup, …
Three new Americana tunes to sweeten the genre
Dante Matas – “Not enough”-If you’re looking for a sweet, atmospheric style of Americana, give Dante Matas’s latest work a spin. The track balances acoustic guitar, lead vocal, and an organ really well. There’s a rich full band style that feels like it …
Three powerful lead vocalists blazing a trail in indie pop music
Maggie Rose – “For your consideration”-If you’re looking for an outstanding pop vocal, give Maggie Rose a spin. There’s a blues energy to this track that is sure to stand out from the crowd. Fans of Grace Potter and similar modern blues pop …
Album Review: Sunny War – Shell of a Girl
I need to start off with a public apology: I wanted to review this album over a year ago. I should have cleared the deck to work on this one. It’s such an incredible album and deserves your immediate attention. If you’re looking …
Three rock-influenced Americana tunes to liven up your midweek
Ben Meyers – “Thunder”-There’s a driving rhythm to this track that I really appreciate. The expressive vocal style goes a long time in connecting the track to a wide range of genres. This is not the typical Americana that a lot of curators …
Three singer songwriters who just might rock your socks off!
Katie Buchanan – “All of it, again”-The energy of this track is absolutely fantastic. From start to finish it’s got a raw, gritty rock energy to it. The lyrics will have you leaning in to contemplate some big questions about how you treat …
Three calming neoclassical tracks to bring in the new week
Barry Hudson-Taylor – “Portraits of Jane”-The calming energy of this track is undeniable. From the very opening lines, there’s an unfolding feeling, like flipping the pages of a new book. Your mind is more interested in what’s going to open up next in …
Three unconventional yet fantastic examples of indie rock in early 2021 (with a song of the year candidate)
Morningbird – “Who knew”-Honestly, it’s early doors on 2021 but Morningbird might be my favorite band making new music right now. This song absolutely shreds. It’s got a psych rock energy to it at times, but the vocals and overall mix is absolutely …
