young friend – “the real deal”-This is a song about contrast; there’s a story about a family member losing everything in a broken marriage and how the main character here doesn’t want to follow a similar fate. What a concept! There’s a raw, …
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Three new alt country tunes that will have you reconsidering what defines the country music genre
Meagre Martin – “Never Thought”-There’s a hint of gruffness in the lead vocal here that caught my attention right away. The more I listened, I really appreciated the unique melodic structure as well. The genre blend here is really interesting; there are some …
Three outstanding alt country tracks that show the genre is alive and well in 2024
Kacie Hill – “Splinter”-“I take my time in record speed. I’m not scared of losing anything.” This might be the grooviest breakup song I’ve ever heard. The writer has the blues but the song is not bluesy; it’s downright anthemic in its soaring …
Three outstanding new Alt Country tunes you’ll want for this weekend
Olivia James – “Bad Days”-If you’re a fan of emotionally driven, real music, then you’ll find a lot to like from this outstanding alt country track from Olivia James. What, exactly, makes a song alt country? This. This song. It’s got the storytelling …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space
Abby Webster – “BBQ Chips”-Just like BBQ chips, this song puts a smile on my face as soon as I click play. The banjo work here is worth the price of admission. Then the vocal starts and it’s all the more classic feeling. …
A pair of alt country tunes that’ll help you wrestle with some tough emotions
Remy Sher – “Sunflower Seeds”-Remy Sher is one of those artists that has become almost an automatic yes. There’s a depth and sincerity to the lyrical choices made on this track. Sher’s vocal style makes you trust what he has to say. The …
Check out a pair of alt country tunes to kick your week off right
Nathan Evans Fox – “Landlords, Bill Lee, etc.”-If you’re a fan of classic storytelling country music, give this track a spin. Every lyric in this song is carefully placed. If you’ve ever been genuinely mad at someone, you’ll relate to the songwriting here. …
Three new alt country tracks for fans of the real deal
Remy Sher – “Barstow”-The first thing I did when I heard this song was share it with a friend of mine who is a songwriter. If that’s not an endorsement, I don’t know what is. It’s a beautiful story that shows how broken …
Three alt country tunes that beg for your attention in this late November
Emory Duncan – “If You Say Goodbye to California”-I’m not sure there’s really a genre for this new track from Emory Duncan, which is why the “alt” tag works so well here. There’s a banjo, so it’s at least Americana/folk adjacent. What I …
Featuring a pair of alt country tunes that will make you throw out your radio and all contemporary country music
Weepin’ Dave and the Diamond Boys – “She’ll Never Settle”-If you’re a fan of honky tonk country music, you’ve come to the right place. This track rips! The guitars are really clean, reminding me of a bygone era of country music from the …