Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
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Album Review: The Lowtimers – Cracks
If you’re a fan of Americana music, there’s a lot to like about this new album from The Lowtimers. It brings together elements of country, storytelling folk, and mid-century American rock music. The overall energy of the album gives a hat tip to …
Album Review: Jason Lenyer Buchanan – Under a Thumbnail Moon EP
If you’re a fan of Americana as a general category, you’ll find a lot to like in this new EP from Jason Lenyer Buchanan. It’s got classic guitar-based instrumentation and some timeless lyrical themes. Fans of early 90s country music will find a …
Three sweet tracks showing the tender side of Americana
Hills of Belgium – “Sourwood Mountain”-So the highest compliment I could give this song is that when I clicked play on it, I was reminded of reenactments and festivals I’ve been to with authentic 19th century music. This tune and overall style reminds …
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country tunes
Admiral Radio – “Cotton Candy Sky”-It’s hard to beat a classic love song. This is a track that is deeply rooted in country tradition. You can hear it in the line about “hard times coming.” The easy going chord work on the track …
Three new alt country tracks that you’ll want for your next playlist
John Kolar – “Skipping stones”-Everything about this sound is just right. There’s a cool fiddle part here that I really appreciate. The vocal sits right in the pocket of the composition. The overall style is satisfying with elements of country mixed with folk …
Album Review: The Southern Residents – Folk Signals
If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Three intriguing new Americana tracks that will get your toes tapping and open your heart
Zach Short – “Building a Home”-If you’re looking for an up tempo style of Americana, definitely check out this acoustic track from Zach Short. It’s about cooperation, working together, and the joys of doing life together. It’s romantic, sure, but it’s also about …
Album Review: Matthew Moore – Even the Dying
If you’re looking for a folksy country singer songwriter, consider checking out this album from Matthew Moore. It has elements from classic folk blended with some other related genres like rock, alt country, and easy going adult contemporary. The opening track “Even the …
Three new alt country tracks that will remind you why the genre is so treasured
Eric Gabriel – “Toledo”-The best word I can use to describe this wonderful song is “unhurried.” It’s not just slow… it’s painstakingly slow… and that absolutely works for the mood of this track. It’s a bit of a love song, a bit of …
