Gianluca Piacenza – “Photograph”-This is not the first time nor will it be the last that we feature the beautiful songwriting of Gianluca Piacenza. The phrasing and sincerity is incredible on this composition. I adore the way the sound is recorded here. There’s …
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Three new Americana tracks to bring some sunshine this early August (including a song of the year candidate)
Mike Fuller – “Ms Wrong”-If you’re looking for an upbeat classic rock flavored track with a clever lyrical style, check out Mike Fuller’s latest track “Ms. Wrong.” The electric guitar work on the track will make you think you’ve stumbled across some Canned …
Three new folk tracks to keep the genre moving forward
Marlo Mudd – “Wife”-The range of influences in this track is fascinating. I hear everything from 60s pop to modern folk singer songwriter. There are crispy electric guitars and honey-dipped vocals. The overall vibe blends together these various forces for something that feels …
Three Americana tracks to prove traditional music is still alive
Jane McNealy – “Chickee-ada-la-deeay”-In one of the most complicated song titles I’ve ever featured, Jane McNealy brings a clever bluegrass tune that feels like it could have been written in the 1940s. It harkens back to simpler times. Perhaps it will remind listeners …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to ask some philosophical questions
Christian Beck – “Suit and tie”-I appreciate the approachable sound here from Christian Beck. It’s a relatable feeling that will have a lot of listeners relating, either personally or connecting with a friend who made the choices Beck outlines in the lyrics. The …
Three Americana tracks to bring us all back to earth in crazy times
Casey Frazier – “The Shelf”-In a world that seems to be pretty hectic, encouraging people to turn to their vices for a false sense of comfort, Frazier brings some hard truth to the situation. While much country and Americana music glorifies drunk life, …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that capture the spirit of narrative music
Andy Sydow – “Alibi”-If you’re looking for an acoustic singer songwriter, check out this new track from Andy Sydow. Some of the inflections remind me a bit of what made me fall in love with Jason Isbell’s Southeastern. It’s a clever, sincere approach …
Three new folk songs to remind you why you love the genre
Abe Grossman – “Dirty cheap hotel”-It doesn’t get more traditional folk music than a strummed acoustic guitar. The quality on the lead vocal is evident from the start. As the track unfolds, there’s a sweet sentimentality about connecting with a love in the …
Three engaging new singer songwriters that could contend for “song of the year”
Leila Marie – “Home for you”-The first time I heard this song I thought maybe I opened a music box. The melody, vocal tone, and unhurried acoustic guitar all feel dreamlike in the best way possible. Leila Marie has a gentle yet entrancing …
Three singer songwriters to capture the spirit of the 2021 summer
Katherine Priddy – “About Rosie”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage at all in the past few months, you’ll know the name Katherine Priddy. I’ve been totally enamored by Priddy’s characteristic vocals. The lyrics on this track are also quite striking. The full …
