Destinie Lynn – “Once, twice”-If you’re a fan of old school acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll love Destinie Lynn’s sound. The waltz timing from the guitar feels like a bygone style, but it has a fresh energy to it on this track from Lynn. …
Category: Roots
Three tracks in the indie folk and Americana realm that are sure to impress
Aldvvin – “Born on the 10th”-There’s a soulful energy to this track that’s sure to stand out to listeners right away. I know it stopped me in my tracks. The vibes feel like a combination of Chris Stapleton and Ray Lamontagne. The expressive …
Three new Americana tracks we hope you’ll appreciate as much as we do
Arran Fagan – “Could you carry me?”-If you put Jason Isbell and Jeffrey Martin in a room for a co-write, they’d probably produce something like this track from Arran Fagan. Now that’s pretty high praise for me since I believe those artists are …
Three Americana tunes that remind me why I love the genre so much
B Forrest – “Song for John Prine”-I was excited when I saw the title of this song, but I was even happier when I heard it. There’s definitely some John Prine phrasing on this track, which I genuinely appreciate. Fans of storytelling folk …
Three alt country tracks to capture your attention, including a song of the year candidate from the Passion Fruit Boys
Denitia – “Old friend”-We first found Denitia in 2022 and have covered this artist’s music a few times already. There’s a genuine throwback country style to the music that definitely speaks to me. The sincerity in the lyrics and overall composition style pops …
Three brand new swoon-worthy indie folk songs for your consideration
Goodnight Moonshine – “What do you wanna know?”-This is a playful, sexy little song about hooking up. There’s an intimacy to the song that makes for a little bit of that nervous laughter and giddiness while listening. The flirty folk harmony works really …
Artist Interview: The prolific folk singer Joe Purdy returns with THREE albums this year
The last time I interviewed Joe Purdy was in the “before times.” It was before the pandemic. It was before a political shift in the United States. It was before so many things that now characterize our world. Life seemed simpler then and …
Three Americana tunes that will steal your heart this July
Denitia – “All the sweet tea”-Name something more appropriate to a southern summer time than sweet tea… you can’t! It’s the perfect image and flavor. Denitia is an artist that we’ve been featuring here in the past few months and this new track …
A Brief History of Women in Rock
by guest writer KC Women have been the backbone of rock and roll music for decades. Starting with jazz and soul, transitioning into the punk, grunge, indie, and emo movements, women have been a vital part of the music industry. Today, they are …
Three folksy Americana tunes that’ll steal your attention today
Dustin Dale Gaspard – “Further I walk”-Take a dash of gospel, add in a portion of throwback country, and a wonderful lead vocal… here’s the recipe for this excellent track from Dustin Dale Gaspard. Something about the organ and the steel guitar working …
