The Longshore Drifters – “Bad Reception”-When I tell people that we feature Americana, what I mean is a sound like this. The guitars sound like they could have been recorded in Bakersfield in the 1960s. Honestly, the vintage energy of this whole recording …
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New Music Rundown: An exciting playlist of some of our favorite new tracks this fall
The Pairs – “Honey I”-At this point, I think I’ve covered every track on The Pairs album, just one at a time. I should pull them together for an album review. The harmonies here are as rich and beautiful as any song on …
Album Review: CommonJack – It Would Be Enough
If you’re a fan of folk music that includes some intriguing production elements making it more contemporary and experimental, then CommonJack is the artist for you. This new album It Would Be Enough is an adventure from start to finish, including some fascinating …
Featured Single: Outstanding narrative Americana tune for fans of John Prine | Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”
Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I don’t throw around a John Prine comp very readily… it’s gotta be good. And let me tell you, this new song from Olivia Barnes has …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking of the distant past
Haunted Like Human – “Growing Pains”-It’s not just because the word history is in the first line of this song that I ended up thinking of historical origins. In fact, there’s a haunting timelessness to this composition that made me think of bygone …
Three new tracks that live at the intersection of folk, rock, and satisfying meditative lyrics
Henry Grace – “Things”-There’s something about the chill guitar work in the opening of this song that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It just feels so genuine; then, when I heard Grace’s vocal I was instantly hooked. …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you feeling the blues and rocking out 60s style
Bad Keys of the Mountain – “Nightbird”-If you’re a fan of a well-played acoustic guitar and some stunning vocals, you’ve come to the right place. This sound is something that could be easily compared with the greats of the 60s like Simon and …
Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your listening rotation
Natalie Del Carmen – “Plans Upon Plans”-If you’re looking for a classic sound with some crisp modern production elements, definitely check out this track from Natalie Del Carmen. The lyrical vibe is about having plans with someone when it doesn’t work out, so …
Three new songs that defy time and genre conventions in equal measure; for fans of 60s singer songwriters
Mia Wilson – “I Want It All”-When I shared this song with a friend, his reply was “Mama Mia!” Clever, but relevant. This sound is impressive, capturing a timeless energy that will have listeners *of a certain age* remembering bygone eras. The cinematic …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that have us feeling like the past isn’t even past
Rae Isla – “What if I die flying over Oklahoma?”-Every once in a while I hear a track that just feels like it’s from another time in the best way. I got that vibe from this new track by Rae Isla. The understated …
