John Wheeler – “Home Again”-John Wheeler is a talented songwriter and a great guitarist. This track captures a remarkable acoustic guitar sound and storytelling folk that feels like it could have been written a hundred years ago. There’s an energy to the recording …
Category: Country
Three new tracks that preserve the best of roots country music (FFO bluegrass, roots, mountain music)
The Rounder Circle – “These Days”-If you’re a fan of throwback country music stylings (and traditional bluegrass) definitely click play on this delightful track from The Rounder Circle. Something about the chording here feels almost ancient in its lasting significance. The vocal style …
A pair of new Bluegrass tunes to bring hope to your heart this week
The Rounder Circle – “California Bound”-Everything about this song feels just right to me, from the expressive guitar to the mandolin highlights and the expressive lead vocal. There’s a soft sincerity in the lyrical message about the hope of moving to California. The …
Three Americana tracks that will make you feel like you stepped in a musical time machine
The Longshore Drifters – “Bad Reception”-When I tell people that we feature Americana, what I mean is a sound like this. The guitars sound like they could have been recorded in Bakersfield in the 1960s. Honestly, the vintage energy of this whole recording …
Featured Single: Outstanding narrative Americana tune for fans of John Prine | Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”
Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I don’t throw around a John Prine comp very readily… it’s gotta be good. And let me tell you, this new song from Olivia Barnes has …
Album Review: Chris Rusin – Songs from a Secret Room
If you’re a fan of the intersection of rootsy country music with more of an adult contemporary production polish, there’s a lot to like about this new album from Chris Rusin. When I first clicked play on the opening track “Cinders,” I felt …
Artist Spotlight: ABBIGAIL is on a one-year challenge to land a publishing deal!
I was listening to submissions a few weeks ago when I found an indie pop track that sounded good. As I was clicking to learn more about the artist, I learned that ABBIGAIL is in the midst of a one-year challenge to land …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that have us feeling like the past isn’t even past
Rae Isla – “What if I die flying over Oklahoma?”-Every once in a while I hear a track that just feels like it’s from another time in the best way. I got that vibe from this new track by Rae Isla. The understated …
Three indie folk tracks that give us the cozy fall vibes we’ve been craving
Daniel James McFadyen – “Diamond”-The acoustic guitar captured my attention with this song, but what held my attention with the early line about being made in the shape of his parents. As I listened and the vocal harmony entered the track, I was …
Three tracks in the Americana and roots music traditions that will have you longing for your loved ones
Matthew Payne – “Better Times”-I’ve featured Matthew Payne in the past and it’s easy to hear why he’s become a repeated “yes.” This music is the real deal. Everything from the gentle acoustic to the highlighting steel guitar feels like a sweet, meaningful …
