Jackson Harden – “Dakota Blue Moon”-Fans of traditional country music are going to find a lot to like from this tune by Jackson Harden. There’s a nice easy going swing to the track, confessional lyrics, a killer steel guitar, and an overall timeless …
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Featured Alt Country Single: Clay Coughlin – “Moonlight Driver”
Clay Coughlin – “Moonlight Driver”-Fans of classic instrumentation and Americana storytelling are going to absolutely love this song. There’s a genuine Willie Nelson vibe to this sound from Clay Coughlin. The lyrics are even… Willie-esque (you’ll hear it when you hear it). The …
A pair of bluegrass tunes showing the old and new schools of the genre
Caroline Owens – “No More Blue Moons in Kentucky”-I love that this song makes an homage to one of the greatest bluegrass songs in history, “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” It’s a lament, though, about how things are different now. Owens utilizes classic bluegrass …
Three alt country tunes that keep us all honest
Nicky Diamonds – “The Ballad of the Lonesome Rose”-This song is a time machine. The moment you click play you will be transported back to the early 20th century in the beautiful origins of country music. The acoustic guitar, the crooning sincerity in …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana scene that keep the past alive
Tom Webber – “Howling at the moon”-If you’re a fan of old school bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about Tom Webber’s sound. The effect on the guitars gives it a feeling of those late 50s and early 60s classic “roots …
Three unique Americana tunes with a range of styles for every fan of the genre
Richard Simeonoff – “Someday”-From the first time I heard this track, I knew it was something that I wanted to support on EarToTheGround. Everything from the sonic construction to the lyrical concept feels familiar and relatable. The “punch my ticket out of here” …
Three more Americana tunes to keep our loyal readers smiling
Mild Goose Chase – “Tennessee”-The art of phrasing is hard to put into words. For an artist, it’s not just about what you say but how you say it. Mild Goose Chase has perfect phrasing and articulation on this song. It’s a nice …
Three brand new Americana tracks that bring the past to the present
Rebecca Porter – “Clockin’ out”-If you’re looking for a throwback to the heyday of country music, give this track a spin. Porter sings with the honkytonk in her soul on this unique track. The stories of the people in the song feel genuine. …
Three new Americana songs that show the contemporary context of the genre
Lee Gotvik – “Lonely child”-Conscientious readers of our site will be familiar with the name Lee Gotvik as I featured this album recently. That said, “Lonely child” deserves its own shout out here as it is such a captivating example of contemporary Americana …
Featured Americana Single: Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”
Big Girl – “Hold on to that easy feeling”-“When the sun rises in the morning before you remember you’re alone, you can hold on to that easy feeling or you can let it go.” Dang. This one really hits with a sweetness that’s …
