Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
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Three new Americana tracks that echo with the sounds of the past
Joe Nolan – “Too Much Time to Kill”-If you’re a fan of authentic acoustic guitar with meaningful lyrics, you’ll find a lot to like with this new track from Joe Nolan. There’s a plaintive element to the delivery that feels minimalist in all …
Album Review: Jason Lenyer Buchanan – Under a Thumbnail Moon EP
If you’re a fan of Americana as a general category, you’ll find a lot to like in this new EP from Jason Lenyer Buchanan. It’s got classic guitar-based instrumentation and some timeless lyrical themes. Fans of early 90s country music will find a …
Three sweet tracks showing the tender side of Americana
Hills of Belgium – “Sourwood Mountain”-So the highest compliment I could give this song is that when I clicked play on it, I was reminded of reenactments and festivals I’ve been to with authentic 19th century music. This tune and overall style reminds …
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country tunes
Admiral Radio – “Cotton Candy Sky”-It’s hard to beat a classic love song. This is a track that is deeply rooted in country tradition. You can hear it in the line about “hard times coming.” The easy going chord work on the track …
Album Review: The Southern Residents – Folk Signals
If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Three intriguing new Americana tracks that will get your toes tapping and open your heart
Zach Short – “Building a Home”-If you’re looking for an up tempo style of Americana, definitely check out this acoustic track from Zach Short. It’s about cooperation, working together, and the joys of doing life together. It’s romantic, sure, but it’s also about …
Three new Americana tracks that blend the past and the present with delightful precision
The Burney Sisters – “Seeds I’ve Sown”-If vocal harmonies are your “thing” then you’ve come to the right place. This song has some of the most wonderful songwriting we’ve heard in a while. The expressive vocals invite the listeners right into what feels …
Four new tracks in the folk scene that we found on the submission platform Groover
The Pairs – “Good Bad Day”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music and incredible harmonies, you’ve definitely come to the right place. I’m a big fan of this style of music and found myself immediately connecting with the lyrical style here. The …
Three indie folk tunes that will remember why you feel in love with the genre
Strange Pilgrims and Kelly McFarling – “Embers (Remix)”-There’s nothing I can say here that will prepare you for the auditory goodness that is the vocal blending on this track. It’s beautiful with a CSNY style of timeless folk vocals highlighted by unconventional melodic …
