The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
Category: Country
Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country
Nathan Evans Fox – “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra and Cigarettes)”-This is one of the most unique songs I’ve found in all of 2025. It does something that I absolutely love… blending the sacred and the profane. This is lived life for me; it’s not …
Three delightful new tracks in the folk scene
The Pairs Music – “Little Light”-I’ve been a fan of the soft folk harmonies of The Pairs Music for a while now. This track fits within that style quite well. Fans of vintage and modern folk will find reason to love this song. …
Discover a pair of rootsy country tracks that will make you feel “homesick for somewhere I never been”
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 …
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 …
