Nathan Evans Fox – “Some Lights”-There’s a lot to be said for good phrasing in a classic acoustic singer songwriter tune. Fox has that part figured out with this song. It just feels like you should believe every word he says. The guitar …
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Album Review: Smith and Tegio – Can’t Stay Here – Tried and True Americana
If you’re a fan of Americana, you’re always looking for the next great sound. This new album from Smith and Tegio checks a lot of those boxes. The classic instrumentation and gritty vocal style makes it feel like a band that you’ve heard …
Three alt country tunes that beg for your attention in this late November
Emory Duncan – “If You Say Goodbye to California”-I’m not sure there’s really a genre for this new track from Emory Duncan, which is why the “alt” tag works so well here. There’s a banjo, so it’s at least Americana/folk adjacent. What I …
Three Americana tracks that’ll rip your heart out, drown it in whiskey, and put it back
The Roseline – “Aloneness”-I clicked play on this song and lost track of time. No, I don’t mean like it went fast. I mean like I can’t even tell what year it is anymore. This song is like a time machine. As a …
Three alt country tunes with shades of the past and present blended together
Aaron Rizzo – “Back in Five”-The mix of the electric guitars with more traditional instrumentation really defines this song. The vocal has a good solid base to it. The song has an intriguing stylistic blend that makes it feel both old fashioned as …
Three new Americana tracks that will help you connect with your musical past
Willy Tea Taylor and Jeffrey Martin – “Bakersfield”-This song discusses the classic American music town of Bakersfield, California. It’s an homage to the “devil in this town” about country music’s arrival in Bakersfield. If you listen closely to the words, though, it’s not …
Featuring a pair of alt country tunes that will make you throw out your radio and all contemporary country music
Weepin’ Dave and the Diamond Boys – “She’ll Never Settle”-If you’re a fan of honky tonk country music, you’ve come to the right place. This track rips! The guitars are really clean, reminding me of a bygone era of country music from the …
Three new tracks to show what’s great about the timelessness of Americana music
Dillon Gaige and Trent Brown – “Walk Into My Arms”-Sometimes you hear a song that just taps into something so much deeper than what meets the ear. That’s evident with this song that these guys are expressing some sincere sentiments. It’s a love …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country vein that will absolutely make your day
Nightingale Radio – “Savannah”-This is a heartache song with the sorrow of an old time photograph. The expressive vocal style on this one immediately stood out to me. The lyrics are about being in “awe” of “the way you made the words lilt.” …
Three exciting new Americana tracks to show the vitality of the genre
Jackson Harden – “Dakota Blue Moon”-Fans of traditional country music are going to find a lot to like from this tune by Jackson Harden. There’s a nice easy going swing to the track, confessional lyrics, a killer steel guitar, and an overall timeless …
