It’s been a while since an album caught me out, like Charlie Crockett’s Clovis did in 2026. From the first discordant elements of “The Hallelujah Trail,” I felt that there was something different coming from this album. As I made my way through …
Category: Roots
Three dynamic new Americana tracks that bring lovely variety to your autumn playlist
Wildie – “1998”-When I clicked play on this song, I felt a connection with the mood right away. There’s a lovely approachable energy to the lead vocalist, but even before I got to that part I felt a sense of relaxation and calm …
Three new Americana tunes that will have you thinkin’ about the good times (and the old times)
Matt Wilson and Sinking City – “Enunciation, Pronunciation Blues”-If you’re a fan of New Orleans jazz and clever writing, definitely check out this unique song. It’s got that Frenchman Street charm to it, all the while utilizing some lovely “Nawlins” vernacular. The writing …
Three new Bluegrass and Americana tunes that will remind you of the timelessness of the genre
Tony Kamel and Kym Warner – “Gone, Boys”-When you think bluegrass, this is probably the sound you have in your mind. Driven by a well-struck mandolin and some sincere vocal harmonies. The guitar work is impressive as well. The pacing certainly fits in …
Three outstanding new Americana tracks that will remind you the genre is alive and well
Della Moorman – “Smoke in the Room”-When the first line of a song is, “there’s a ghost in the jukebox, there’s dust on the floorboards” you know you’re in for a treat. Name me one artist on Music Row who would even think …
Three new Americana tracks that will get your weekend playlist going
Grant Malloy Smith – “Tear Trail”-For those of you that know my other life as an educator, you might know that I’m a historian. So when a song like this comes across my desk, I’m immediately interested in the message that it’s going …
Three new alt country tracks that will have you ordering another round
Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier echoes that …
Featuring a pair of new Americana tracks that bring the past into the present with great messages
Admiral Radio – “Love Is Alchemy”-This isn’t my first time featuring an Admiral Radio track and I’m certain it won’t be my last. Their sound is just about as sweet as you’ll find in music today. The harmonies are heavenly. I appreciate the …
Introducing a pair of new songs at the intersection of Americana and Alt Country music
The Beard and the Bird – “Waitin’ on May”-It’s got swing. It’s got a sweet fiddle. It’s got incredible vocal harmonies. What’s not to like about this song? It’s great to hear that there are people in the 21st century making music that …
Five wonderful new folk and Americana tracks we discovered on the submission platform Groover
Wild Earp – “Florida Lee”-Ok I’m admittedly a sucker for play on words, so the “Florida Lee” and “fleur-de-lis” works really well. Instrumentally, the steel guitar kind of steals the show for me on this one. The vocal is great, sitting right in …
