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 …
Category: Roots
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 …
Three new Americana tracks that will remind you why you love this timeless genre
Ellie Holcomb – “What Would I Do Without You” (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Cover)-We don’t feature covers all that often, so when we do you know it’s going to be something spectacular. That’s certainly the case with this exceptional track from Ellie …
Three new indie folk tracks to start your week off right
Daniel Del Russo – “Grow”-I’ve covered Del Russo several times in the past few years and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying “yes.” The production is clear and the guitar is charming. The vocal does a nice job of conveying lines …
Three new tracks in the bluegrass and folk world that will put a smile on your face
Sad Daddy – “Bootlegger”-There are few traditions in the United States more timeless than bluegrass, but… alcohol might just be one of them. Running booze in the mountains gave us the great tradition of stock car racing and this song feels like it’s …
Three expressive new tracks in the alt country and Americana realm
Ryan Dart – “If Love Don’t Break You”-This is a wonderful track with just the right amount of sentimentality to make it soar. The lyrics are about how love songs can feel really good if its for or about you, but it can …
Three exceptionally good tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana that you’ll be telling all your friends about soon
Marley Hale – “The Ballad of Spider John”-If you’re a fan of carefully picked acoustic guitars and delightful lead vocals, definitely give this track a spin. It’s a narrative, sure, but it’s also got this cathartic energy to it that feels like sitting …
Three brand new bluegrass tunes that will remind you that this classic genre is alive and well
Sad Daddy – “Let’s Go Fishin’”-I haven’t been fishin’ for a while, but it is one of those timeless activities that we could sing about a lot. This song has some lovely vocal harmonies, an outstanding banjo, and a nice meandering rhythm that, …
Three wonderful new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh – “When Our Timing’s Right”-I’ve been a fan of Tranbaugh’s new age honkytonk flavor for a few years now. There’s something about the characteristic charm in the vocal itself that definitely stands out. The overall composition style feels like a …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana
Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered into the microphone, yet it’s somehow perfectly in tune also. This is delicate …
