Katy Hurt – “Sounds good in a bar”-Every once in a while I hear a song that stops me in my tracks. That happened with this lovely song from Katy Hurt. The eloquent combination of earthy, accessible storytelling with a clear vocal style …
Tag Archives: Americana
Three retro soulful bluesy tracks that blow the doors off the Americana genre
Mara Kaye and Carl Sonny Leyland – “Dystopian blues”-They DO make music like they used to. I’m not sure a professional musicologist would guess that this song is from 2021. It sounds like it’s a hundred years old and brand new all at …
Three excellent new indie folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
Jacksonport – “Scenes from Bellevue Park”-The fingerpicking on this track is sure to make a lot of folk fans smile. But the lyrics… oh my word… I don’t know who to compare this to. Dylan? Townes? Kristofferson? Some of all of them? It’s …
Three Americana tracks to remind you how great the genre really is
Ian Jones – “Liars, Criminals, Beggars, and Thieves”-When I first clicked play on this track, I thought I stepped into a time machine from the classic 60s folk rock era. Then I thought… actually this is more like a modern style of folk …
Three new Americana tunes to remind you of the old days
Luke Ford – “Moldy Sandwich”-I really didn’t think I’d be a fan of a song about a moldy sandwich, but the expressive electric guitar right in the opening definitely captured my attention. The vocal harmonies on this track are outstanding. The combination of …
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – “That Spell” – Extraordinary folk songwriting
Andrea von Kampen is a site favorite, so folks who are familiar with our site will know the name well. If you’ve recently discovered von Kampen’s writing, do settle in for a gorgeous adventure. The style is beautifully satisfying, lyrically rich, with a …
Three new singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Peter Stone – “Atlantic”-There’s a relaxing energy to this composition that immediately stands out to me. It’s clear that the songwriter Peter Stone brings a calming sense to his composition from guitar to vocal. The easy going energy works really well from start …
Three delightful new folk tunes for your Friday
Alex Dunn – “Southern star”-The calming acoustic guitar lays down a beautiful basis for this song. Once the vocal enters, there’s a timelessness to the track that strikes me immediately as noteworthy. The lyrics feel poetic, charming, and engaging. The production does a …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
