Alexa Rose – “Like A Child” This North Carolina songstress has an incredible sound that beautifully embodies the heart of true country and Americana. Sharing the stage with the likes of Jessica Lea Mayfield and The Wild Reeds, Rose is due for her …
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New Music Round Up – some of the best in folk, singer songwriter, and indie pop – August 2019
Joe Dolman – “Happy for you”-Dolman has been one of the biggest surprises of 2019 for me. His songwriting feels really fresh. There’s a crisp pop energy to the music at times, yet I don’t feel like it’s derivative or mocking any previous …
Five singer songwriters that deserve a spot in your playlist rotation
Oskar Nordbo – “Chased Down by Your Thoughts”-I told a few friends that Nordbo sounds like Greg Holden meets Oasis. I’m pretty happy with that initial reaction to the music, honestly. Then another friend chimed in about the Chris Hemsworth good looks. Does …
Singer songwriters in the vein of Jackson Browne
Gideon Brown – “Lose My Way”-Brown’s style is reminscent of the 60s, bringing an energy that we rarely hear these days. The thoughtful, introspective lyrics feel familiar. The overall piece is delightfully unique compared to so much of the new music out today. …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
Folk singer songwriters to get you through the midweek
The Satellite Station – “Fear of the sea”-Seldom do we find a song that so eloquently pairs the melody with the meaning and lyrics of a song. The Satellite Station are an immediate “add” to our list of favorites around here with this …
Get your toes tapping to this Americana playlist
Smooth Hound Smith – “Waiting for a spark”-If you’re looking for a timeless country-flavored Americana tune, SHS bring a really nice one here. The lead female vocal is really impressive, flavoring the entire track. Once it picks up it becomes a bit more …
If Americana is your thing, check out these tracks!
Lucinda Belle – “Baby don’t cry”-I love the jazzy spirit of Lucinda Belle’s music. She seems to always pull me right into the heart of the music. After the “break” in this song, you’ll find yourself swinging hips and thinking about bygone lovers. …
For those about to rock! (Have a good weekend)
Grand Canyon – “Yesterday’s News”-All you Springsteen fans out there get ready for something outstanding. Grand Canyon has a great energetic rock sound. The driving rock sound feels both like a throwback and something brand new. Literally every note of this track feels …
