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 …
Category: Roots
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 …
Three exciting new tracks featuring Parker Ainsworth, Ron Pope, and Marc Scibilia
Parker Ainsworth – “The way that it was”-If you’re a fan of classic folk and Americana music, you’ll dig this new tune from Parker Ainsworth. In fact, you might wonder what year it is. It feels like a lot of different historical moments …
Three Americana tracks featuring different textures of the genre
Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys – “Out of time”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of retro soul. Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys tap into that with a brilliant contribution …
Three “stop what you’re doing and listen” soul tracks from the old to the new schools
Micah Edwards – “I never like it when you leave”-This track has an incredible swing that brings together several genres, noticably jazz and soul. Edwards has a wonderful voice that invites listeners to sing along. The lyrics offer an accessible message. As a …
Three Americana tracks to get your toes tapping
Jeremy and the Harlequins – “Fury”-There’s a throwback rock energy here that I really appreciate. The Americana guitar style works from start to finish. The up tempo energy is tried and true rock n’ roll. I appreciate the blending of the sacred and …
Three brand new tracks in the “classic rock” genre
The Gus Glynn Band – “Old songs”-Something about the lead vocal on this song reminds me of George Harrison. The spirit of this track seems like something old George would have appreciated as well. There’s a nice texture to the electric guitar here …
Three emerging singer songwriters for your playlist
JMES – “Hopeless romantic”-The pop glow on this track is positively infectious. The way the backing track connects with the mood of the vocal is really good. The lyrics have an abstract meaning that is open to the interpretation of the listener. The …
