Jonah Kagen – “Broken”-The production value on this track is incredibly good. The vocal is solid and the guitar does a nice job of setting the mood of the piece. The overall composition is really quite comfortable. But the lyrics will definitely shake …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three enigmatic pop acts for your summertime playlist
GoldFord – “Dreams of Summertime”-There’s an expressive acoustic energy to this track that pulls the listener in right away. Stick around because the track really picks up with an upbeat soulful rock style as well. The whole thing is a delight from start …
Three indie folk songs that will bring in your late May weekend
GoldenOak – “These Old Shoes”-There’s a richness to this track that we don’t hear very often in folk music. The acoustic guitar is great in the opening, but the vocal harmonies take it in a new direction. The expressive lyrical style puts this …
Three Americana tracks to end your week peacefully
Jackson Emmer – “90s Tacoma”-Written with the relaxing energy of classic country music, Emmer brings a charming story of… a truck. The overall song has a lot of smirk-worthy clever lyrics. The country swing is really good and one could imagine changing out …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to put on your playlist immediately
Leanna Firestone – “Two week notice”-This is one of the most clever songs I have heard in years. Usually a theme like this breaks down by the second verse, but it doesn’t with Firestone. This is a remarkable layered lyrical message that makes …
Three new folk songs to brighten your midweek
Edwin – “Heart watered down”-If you’re looking for an iconic folk style, give Edwin a chance. Everything about this recording from the acoustic guitar to the lyrical depth feels like it came from the golden age of folk music. There’s a Gordon Lightfoot …
Three new Americana songs to get your week going
Clint Roberts – “Amarillo” (Acoustic)-This is an amazing piece of writing. It’s a good *song* of course, but it’s also a great piece of eloquent writing. The meaning comes through well. Clint Roberts has a voice that’s right in that Johnny Cash and …
My 3 Favorite Songwriters this Week
Kelly McMichael – “I Missed Out on Everything” This starts with a Joan Jett style guitar intro before launching into a genre busting piece of indie gold. Dipping into folk, dream pop, and classic rock, “I Missed Out on Everything” is a great …
Three more Americana tunes to remind us that what makes the genre great is timelessness
Colin Macleod – “Runaway”-The opening of this song requires a bit of patience, but I urge you to give it a shot. Listen to the words of the first verse so that the chorus makes sense. Trust me that the guitar and vocal …
