Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier echoes that …
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Featuring a pair of new Americana tracks that bring the past into the present with great messages
Admiral Radio – “Love Is Alchemy”-This isn’t my first time featuring an Admiral Radio track and I’m certain it won’t be my last. Their sound is just about as sweet as you’ll find in music today. The harmonies are heavenly. I appreciate the …
Introducing a pair of new songs at the intersection of Americana and Alt Country music
The Beard and the Bird – “Waitin’ on May”-It’s got swing. It’s got a sweet fiddle. It’s got incredible vocal harmonies. What’s not to like about this song? It’s great to hear that there are people in the 21st century making music that …
Three new Americana tracks that will remind you why you love this timeless genre
Ellie Holcomb – “What Would I Do Without You” (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Cover)-We don’t feature covers all that often, so when we do you know it’s going to be something spectacular. That’s certainly the case with this exceptional track from Ellie …
Three expressive new tracks in the alt country and Americana realm
Ryan Dart – “If Love Don’t Break You”-This is a wonderful track with just the right amount of sentimentality to make it soar. The lyrics are about how love songs can feel really good if its for or about you, but it can …
Three wonderful new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh – “When Our Timing’s Right”-I’ve been a fan of Tranbaugh’s new age honkytonk flavor for a few years now. There’s something about the characteristic charm in the vocal itself that definitely stands out. The overall composition style feels like a …
Three brand new tunes that sound like they capture the past (in the most delightful way)
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 …
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 …
