Fans of creative folk music will find a lot to like in this new album from Lee Gotvik. The first time I heard a track from Gotvik, I instinctively said, “oh this is good.” That spirit continued to influence my listening of the …
Category: Country
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
Three unique takes on modern rock music
Tatum Scott – “Virginia”-No matter what genre you call this song, it’s got major hit potential. It sounds like a lot of stuff you might hear on pop stations currently. The quality of the vocal is evident from the start. There’s an infectious …
Three brand new Americana tracks to make you think of the old days
IZHAV – “Freight train”-One of the oldest themes in country and Americana songwriting is the freight train. Train hopping, hoboing, traveling the country as a way to leave rough beginning or to head to promising new places is a trenchant theme. This track …
Three Americana tracks that are sure to bring joy to your late March
Carolyn Kendrick – “Walker Clay”-If you like throwback pop stylings with a jazzy charm, check out “Walker Clay” by Carolyn Kendrick. The phrasing on this song is so absolutely delightful. Each line feels conversational and comfortable. The vocal harmonies are wonderful as well. …
Three unique emerging artists in the Americana and alt country scene you’ll want for your playlists
Cat Clyde – “Everywhere I go”-I’m not sure there’s been an artist featured on ETTG in recent memory that is a race for which co-editor will approve faster. I think both of us like Cat Clyde in equal measure. This track in particular …
Three emerging artists in the Americana and alt country scene that you need to have in your life
Bailee Barnett – “You’re everything”-Well, this is a love song by a country artist about being a country singer who sings love songs. But it’s so good. The lyrics are accessible and sweet, the vocal is perfectly pure without being overwrought, and the …
Three Americana tunes to bring some classic energy to your playlist
Kara Cole – “Mary Francis”-If you’re a fan of classic music, check out this fantastic track from Kara Cole. The vocal style feels like it was minted back in the 1960s. The production on this track is outstanding. The lyrics are about going …
Track Spotlight: Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning “Just Like That”
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” showcases her exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The song features her soulful and powerful vocals that evoke a range of emotions, and the lyrics are insightful, relatable, and delivered with sincerity. The instrumentation, including the bluesy …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space that you’ll want for your playlists
The 2:19 – “Broken harmony blues”-The opening line of this song is about drinking away your blues. It doesn’t get much more Americana than that. The piano is the defining force of this song, but the bluesy vocals do a pretty good job …
