Fans of moodiness of Neko Case, the soprano of Indigo Sparke, the jangled harmonies of The Jayhawks, and the bare bones country rock of American Aquarium give Strangers Again a spin today and dive deep into Blue Cactus’s cosmic American ocean.
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Three powerful lead vocalists blazing a trail in indie pop music
Maggie Rose – “For your consideration”-If you’re looking for an outstanding pop vocal, give Maggie Rose a spin. There’s a blues energy to this track that is sure to stand out from the crowd. Fans of Grace Potter and similar modern blues pop …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to find your old guitar again
Nikki Henskens – “Sticky bar”-The fingerpicking on this song was enough to get me to say yes, but then Nikki Henskens began to sing and absolutely won me over. The expressive lead vocal here reminds me a lot of Andrea von Kampen. It’s …
Best Summer Playlist Adds
Japanese Wallpaper – “Leave A Light On” With summer creeping over a new horizon of freedom, you will need a soundtrack. Look no further than Australian act Japanese Wallpaper. “Leave A Light On” is the quintessential indie pop hit that will play perfectly …
Album Review: Clint Roberts – Rose Songs
by David Lappin While Rome burned, Nero sang. Legend has it that the infamous emperor was found strumming his lyre and singing from the rooftop of his palace as flames consumed the city below. In the first track off Clint Roberts’ debut album, …
Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three authentic Americana tunes to kick your week off right
Kyle McKearney – “Keepin it simple”-If you’ve been an Americana fan for any length of time, there’s a certain “simple life” ethos that surrounds the genre. Fishing, drinking, and taking it easy is certainly part of the worldview of the style. You can …
Three classic Americana tunes to melt your cold, cold heart
Dak Erik Oksvold – “Love you more”-Well, if you’re a fan of classic country then look no further than this new track from Oksvold. The vocal style might remind you of Ricky Skaggs or even the inimitable Vince Gill. The gospel styling here …
Three brand new Americana tunes that caught our ear recently
Sarah King – “Poison”-What do you say to a man who won’t listen? Great question! The gospel-tinged piano work on this track immediately struck my attention. The lead vocal from King is, in a word, breathtaking. The combination of these effects (and all …
Three tracks with classic Americana and country energy
American Sparrow – “Little lovebird”-If you asked me to describe Americana music in 2021 to someone who had never heard it, I would describe a sound pretty darn close to this. There’s a nice strumming energy, a quality lead vocal, and a banjo …