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 …
Category: Country
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 …
Rising folk and singer songwriters to get to know
Kyler Pierce – “If I changed”-There’s a sincerity in this track that soothes my soul immediately. It carries an intimacy that reminds me of the early days of my own relationship with my beloved. The thing I wish I could tell those youngsters …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
