Tessa Violet – “Wishful drinking”-I’ve been covering and listening to Tessa Violet for a few years. She’s a FORCE in music today. I was thrilled that we received this song as a submission. Tessa Violet is a YouTube superstar who has legitimate pop …
Category: Roots
Three singer songwriters for your fireplace playlist
Arbour Season – “December Lullaby”-I’ve covered Arbour Season several times and it’s easy to hear why; they are one of the most talented folk duos we’ve heard in recent years. The tender harmonies are supported by beautiful string work. The whole sound is …
Three Americana songs that’ll make you sing from sea to shining sea
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers – “Wilderness”-This song will get you clapping your hands and singing. It’s got more spirit in one line than some entire albums being made today. I appreciate the harmonies OBVIOUSLY, but the entire energy of the track is …
Three tracks from Americana that stand out from the crowd
Tyler Cohen – “How I feel”-A folk singer named Cohen? Color me interested. This Cohen, I will admit, deserves to stand on his own reputation. There’s a believable, almost familiar style to his vocal expressions. I feel like I could sit down over …
Three engaging new singer songwriters for your midweek
Emily Brimlow – “Misfits”-There’s a fun funky beat to this track. It’s got an island vibe, I guess you’d call it. Fans of Jack Johnson and similar artists will enjoy this track from Emily Brimlow. The production is outstanding, making for an easy …
Three genre-defying singer songwriters you want to know
Westin & Mowry – “Heart off the shelf”-Sometimes this song feels like a vintage 70s pop song, other times it feels like a modern folk tune, and sometimes… well I just don’t know. It is really good either way. The lead vocal is …
Intriguing Rock You NEED to Hear
Juliper Sky – “Into the Outer Light” The dreamy sonic textures of this act helped us tremendously this week. Like many weeks this year, we struggled. Perhaps the strength of Juliper Sky is how they allow us to escape the current struggle we …
Three delightfully expressive new music with a penchant for psych elements
Elsewhere – “Looking for trouble”-The dreamy electric guitars on this track really pull us in on this one. The easy going rock beat makes it the perfect chill track. There’s a charming sense to the lead vocal; he reminds me of someone I …
Three talented story-telling songwriters you need in your life
Lily Kershaw – “Now and then” ft. Goody Grace-When Lily Kershaw sings “remember the way that I love you” with that little crack in her voice… oh. my. word. It is so good. There’s a richness and sincerity in this performance that I …
Three brand new Americana artists to steal your attention
Teller and the Tale – “Rodeo”-I am a really big fan of the electric guitar on this new track from Teller and the Tale. It reminds me of Needtobreathe or Rayland Baxter. The lead vocal fits in that company, resonating and soaring over …
