Leo DiSanto – “Evergreen” We are all for subtle holiday music instead of over the top extravagance. We prefer melancholy over celebration. So, it is no surprise why we love Leo DiSanto’s holiday take. We waited until the BIG day to share it …
Category: Roots
Three captivating new Americana tracks that you need for your 2021 playlists
Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
Book Review | Americanaland: Where Country and Western Met Rock n’ Roll by John Milward
If you’re a fan of Americana music and don’t know much about its history, read this new book Americanaland by John Milward. The book gives the history and context to a beautifully deep and rich genre of music. In fact, the book spends …
Three exciting folk songs to be thankful for
Jesse Correll – “An Icy Cold”-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was captivated. Correll’s sincerity is immediately evident. As we enter into a season of icy cold here in the midwest, the energy of the track resonated in my …
Three new singer songwriters to be thankful for
Emily Shirley – “Survivors”-Take a quality piano part and an exceptional vocal… sprinkle in some personal lyrics and an encouraging message… oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. The songwriting from Emily Shirley feels like a familiar old favorite mixed with a fresh …
Three Americana tunes to get your week going on the right step
Cole Hill – “Arms of Paradise”-The first thing I thought about when I found this song was that it reminds me of home. By that I mean it feels familiar and sweet, like going home to where you grew up (if you have …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to show the versatility of the genre
Rick Faris – “Time to move on”-The relatability of the lyrics on this track is a bit “on the nose” as they say. If you’ve ever experienced a rough breakup, you’ll connect with this one. The bright bluegrass mix here shows off banjo, …
Three Americana tracks that will help you appreciate the beautiful leaves
Benjamin Dakota Rogers – “When I do die”-This is an old school two-step style with some absolutely beautiful vocals and lyrics. It’s old fashioned in the vein of the Milk Carton Kids that is to stay old style with a fresh production. The …
The Best Indie Rock We Heard this Week
Creature of Doom – “Dead Ringer” Sound wise, this is an exciting and emotive piece perfect for the Fall season. When the track really picks up, it becomes a beautiful mix of electronic goodness. Creature of Doom surely have some incredible influences listeners …
Three new Americana tracks channeling some old school energy
Katy Hurt – “Sounds good in a bar”-Every once in a while I hear a song that stops me in my tracks. That happened with this lovely song from Katy Hurt. The eloquent combination of earthy, accessible storytelling with a clear vocal style …
