Sara Rachele’s track “Dream, Dream Love” is fantastic. Her tone reminds me of one of the greats in country music history, Kitty Wells. Rachele’s style is genuine and engaging. I especially like how the song can’t be rushed. It’s expressive like poetry. This …
Category: Roots
A playlist of singer songwriters to explore this weekend
Michael Baker – “Claire”-Comparisons with James Taylor or Paul Simon might be easy with this track from Michael Baker. We’re happy to feature this articulate acoustic style. The lyrics are charming and thoughtful. “It’s love and we’re the same” is such a wonderful …
Finding more hidden gem singer songwriters for our readers
Laurin Hunter – “Silver and Blue”-I like this track from Laurin Hunter because it has so many of the key elements of good music for me. Hunter’s guitar and vocal are both extremely quality. I try not to throw around iconic comparisons too …
John Paul White’s Album “The Hurting Kind” is a Master Class in Multiple Genres.
There’s something so equally delicate and intense about John Paul White’s voice. The same can be said about his songwriting! It’s such a beautifully fierce exchange of hard and soft and new and old. His new album, released last week is pure joy …
An oasis for fans of Americana and country music
Jim van der Zee – “I do believe it’s time”-About once per week I find a track that makes me grin from ear to ear, throw down my headphones, and say, “hot damn.” Then I put my headphones back on and start it …
Some folksy music to put a spring in your step – April 2019
Nicholas Edward Williams – “Happy Life”-Williams has an easy going folk style that keeps a smile on your face. There’s a definite theological point to this track, but it doesn’t come across as preachy. It’s optimistic and even joyful. The bouncy nature of …
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – Old Country
The first time I heard Andrea von Kampen’s music, I was stopped in my tracks. After listening to those first few tracks and eventually interviewing her, I was thrilled to hear that she had a full length debut album out in early 2019. …
Pushing the limits on “indie rock” – Spring 2019
Calista Garcia – “Stuck in your head”-Calista Garcia’s songwriting is unique in that it can fit into about three different categories. It’s a slice of indie pop and even a dash of folk. We’re including it here because it definitely challenges traditional notions …
Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
Artist Spotlight: Shady Lake Ramblers
When the Shady Lake Ramblers started making music back in 2011, they never thought they would become household names in the Americana scene. Lead banjo and klavier specialist Mathieu Simon (pronounced SY-monnn) said, “we were just two guys with a stringed instrument, a …
