Clint Roberts – “Amarillo” (Acoustic)-This is an amazing piece of writing. It’s a good *song* of course, but it’s also a great piece of eloquent writing. The meaning comes through well. Clint Roberts has a voice that’s right in that Johnny Cash and …
Tag Archives: Americana
Three more Americana tunes to remind us that what makes the genre great is timelessness
Colin Macleod – “Runaway”-The opening of this song requires a bit of patience, but I urge you to give it a shot. Listen to the words of the first verse so that the chorus makes sense. Trust me that the guitar and vocal …
Three new Americana tunes to get you ready for music festivals this year
Eugene Tyler Band – “Useless Old Names (Live)”-I generally don’t feature live tracks because they tend not to have the same recording quality, but this one is so good I couldn’t say no. As someone who loves country music history, hearing this kind …
Three authentic Americana tunes to kick your week off right
Kyle McKearney – “Keepin it simple”-If you’ve been an Americana fan for any length of time, there’s a certain “simple life” ethos that surrounds the genre. Fishing, drinking, and taking it easy is certainly part of the worldview of the style. You can …
Three of my favorite new folk songs, including a song of the year candidate
Hollow Coves – “Hello”-This is not to be confused with Hello, Coves Hollow. It’s Hellow Caves, Helio. Howdy Cloves, Hell no. Wait… *ahem* No but seriously I love this song. There’s a calm, peaceful nature to the acoustic work. The lyrics are endearing …
Three tracks from the Americana and country would that will surprise you
The Lowdown Drifters – “If I had a dollar”-If you claim to like Americana music, then you will certainly love this track from the Lowdown Drifters. Honestly, if I made a “top tracks” list for Americana specifically, this would make it. The production …
Three acoustic Americana tracks to sooth your soul this early May
Brian Douglas Phillips and Thomas Csorba – “Waiting on a Rain to Rain”-Everything about this song cries out the swan song of Americana music. The vocals, the instrumentation, and the lyrics are all dripping with the genre’s stylings. That line about “waiting on …
Three rock-influenced Americana tunes to liven up your midweek
Ben Meyers – “Thunder”-There’s a driving rhythm to this track that I really appreciate. The expressive vocal style goes a long time in connecting the track to a wide range of genres. This is not the typical Americana that a lot of curators …
Three Americana tunes to celebrate love this spring
Jake Whiskin – “Heavy”-This might not be your grandpa’s Americana, but we’re happy to support this creative flavor on a timeless genre. Whiskin’s vocal is absolutely engaging. You can hear every word of the lyrics on this evocative, folk-rooted acoustic sound. The melody …
Three brand new Americana tunes that caught our ear recently
Sarah King – “Poison”-What do you say to a man who won’t listen? Great question! The gospel-tinged piano work on this track immediately struck my attention. The lead vocal from King is, in a word, breathtaking. The combination of these effects (and all …
