Median – “Time Alone” We love this Philadelphia act. Reminding us of early Brand New and The Story So Far, they form tight and deeply emotive indie rock tracks that are sure to make listeners feel an exceptional array of feels. The shared …
Category: Country
Old time country music made new with Sara Rachele
Sara Rachele’s track “Dream, Dream Love” is fantastic. Her tone reminds me of one of the greats in country music history, Kitty Wells. Rachele’s style is genuine and engaging. I especially like how the song can’t be rushed. It’s expressive like poetry. This …
John Paul White’s Album “The Hurting Kind” is a Master Class in Multiple Genres.
There’s something so equally delicate and intense about John Paul White’s voice. The same can be said about his songwriting! It’s such a beautifully fierce exchange of hard and soft and new and old. His new album, released last week is pure joy …
An oasis for fans of Americana and country music
Jim van der Zee – “I do believe it’s time”-About once per week I find a track that makes me grin from ear to ear, throw down my headphones, and say, “hot damn.” Then I put my headphones back on and start it …
Inspiring Americana in spring 2019
Daniel Donato – “Sweet tasting Tennessee”-Since Nashville is in Tennessee, there are an inordinate number of songs written about that state. This love song to a place and people from Daniel Donato is enough to put a smile on anyone. It’s easy going, …
The Genre Bending Sounds of Nikita Afonso
We love the new single by Afonso. Her ability to craft a captivating indie honest track, while still having a killer sound and catchy chorus is near perfect. It is almost impossible not to sing along to “Holy My Heart”, and we dare …
Lily Arbor’s “Longing for the Sun” EP is Exactly What We Need this Long-Awaited Spring!
Say, friend… Do you love all things lovely? Well, shucks… so do I! Oh, dear one, do you want to listen to something lovely? Spendid, buddy… because I have something for you! We featured a song from Lily Arbor recently but felt they …
Featured Single: Aimee Bayles – “Leave the Light On”
This song hit me really hard. It’s about loss. It’s sweet and emotionally wrenching. I said it the first time I heard it and after many (many) plays, I can say that it still reminds me of George Jones’s iconic track, “He stopped …
Mid-week music mix – folk, rock, and indie pop
The Currys – “Fault Lines”-If you’re new around here, then let me tell you a secret; I’m a sucker for harmony vocals. I absolutely love when they come with an enjoyable song and a melody that pulls you in. The Currys have a …
Featured Single: Cat Clyde – “All The Black”
We’ve been on the Cat Clyde hype train for a little while now, but this track “All the black” gets us to another level. Clyde’s throwback vibe comes through with a class and sweetness that is duly impressive. The lyrics, though, are absolutely …
