Russ Parrish – “Coast of Carolina”-Well, if you’ve ever been to the “coast of Carolina” you’ll understand why its worth writing a song about. It’s beautiful. That said, this song has a wonderful, timeless power to it. The vision in the lyrics is …
Category: Country
Album Review: Caamp – By and By
I was shocked when I realized that we have only covered Caamp once on our site. The sound of Caamp seems like someone we would have covered dozens of times by now. The 2019 release By and By is reason enough to feature …
A family-style serving of Americana, folk, and country-flavored music for your feast
Aspen Jacobsen – “Little Arms”-At first listen you might put Jacobsen in the “Taylor Swift” camp and honestly, you’d be right. She’s got that kind of pop power blended with sincere songwriting. People who dismiss Swift (and Jacobsen like her) are missing the …
A singer songwriter playlist perfect for the coffee shop
The Simple Truce – “Be right here”-This song is right in my wheel house. I love male-female folk duos and The Simple Truce are the best example I’ve found of this sound in 2019. If you’re a fan of the movement that felt …
A mid-week music potpourri – new music with something for everyone
**Editor’s Note: If you tell us your favorite track on this playlist on either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram we will consider that artist for a FULL ALBUM REVIEW. Nominate your favorites today! Ben Strawn – “See in color”-Ben Strawn has the perfect balance …
An endearing mix of new music from indie pop, singer songwriters, and more
The Tourist Compnay – “Til We Disappear”-My favorite thing about this track is the vocal harmonies. The open, airy feeling of the guitar work really sets up the message of the track. The entire piece blends together with some nostalgic 70s retroglo vibes. …
Album Review: Bob Sumner – Wasted Love Songs
It’s hard to find country music that feels genuine, but Bob Sumner has put together a classy country album full of quality songs. If you’re a fan of the Rayland Baxter and Andrew Combs version of country music these days, you’ll love what …
Just a little folk playlist for your best friends
Darryl Rahn – “Old Flame”-I can’t explain what I like about Darryl Rahn’s music so much, but I swear I like every track. He writes with this open expressiveness that I don’t hear very often in music these days. It feels more like …
Malin Pettersen is the rising country singer who helps you remember the classics
“Get you back again”-If you think “they don’t make country like they used to” you need to turn off the radio and start paying more attention to serious country music blogs and playlists. Malin Pettersen shows us that expressive, genuine country music is …
Featured Single: Ted Z and the Wranglers – “Corner Store”
If you’re looking for authentic country music, you need to spin Ted Z and the Wranglers. What it lacks in polish it makes up in authenticity. I can’t quite put my finger on whether it’s honkytonk, rock-a-billy, or even a dash of the …
