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 …
Category: Country
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 …
Featured Alt Country Single: Clay Coughlin – “Moonlight Driver”
Clay Coughlin – “Moonlight Driver”-Fans of classic instrumentation and Americana storytelling are going to absolutely love this song. There’s a genuine Willie Nelson vibe to this sound from Clay Coughlin. The lyrics are even… Willie-esque (you’ll hear it when you hear it). The …
Album Review: Brooks Dixon – Rhododendron Highway
Fans of 20th century country and Americana music will find a lot to like in this new album from Brooks Dixon. The opening track gives treats all around from the easy going instrumentation, to the easy to follow lyrical message, and delightful two …
Three brand new Americana tracks that bring the past to the present
Rebecca Porter – “Clockin’ out”-If you’re looking for a throwback to the heyday of country music, give this track a spin. Porter sings with the honkytonk in her soul on this unique track. The stories of the people in the song feel genuine. …
