Eliza Edens – “Years go by”-There’s a grittiness to this track from Eliza Edens that wins me right away. The guitar feels unfettered, free with Edens harnessing its power. The two dance together to express some deep, even sometimes dark poetic lyricism. By …
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Three exciting new tracks featuring Parker Ainsworth, Ron Pope, and Marc Scibilia
Parker Ainsworth – “The way that it was”-If you’re a fan of classic folk and Americana music, you’ll dig this new tune from Parker Ainsworth. In fact, you might wonder what year it is. It feels like a lot of different historical moments …
Three new Americana tunes for loyal fans
Juni Habel – “Run dry”-The fingerpicking in this track is really good. I appreciate the intimate recording style here that makes it feel like the listener is inside the song. The lead vocal is smooth and demands your attention. This is classic Americana …
Three Americana tracks that’ll put a smile on your face
Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
Three Americana tracks featuring different textures of the genre
Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys – “Out of time”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of retro soul. Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys tap into that with a brilliant contribution …
Three Americana tracks to get your toes tapping
Jeremy and the Harlequins – “Fury”-There’s a throwback rock energy here that I really appreciate. The Americana guitar style works from start to finish. The up tempo energy is tried and true rock n’ roll. I appreciate the blending of the sacred and …
Three engaging new Americana songs
Brock Mattsson – “Are you thinking of me?”-If you’re a fan of old school country, you know the kind — the smoke-filled tavern style country music — then you’ll love Brock Mattsson’s latest tune. It’s a love song to the ultimate degree. It’ll …
Three genre-defining Americana tunes
Travis Shallow – “Let it pass”-Something about the recording space and resonating acoustic guitar really works on this song. Once the vocal enters, gruff and direct, there’s a powerful truth-telling message here. Far too often we sink our hearts into something that’s not …
Three Americana tunes to connect you to your roots
Juniper – “Sticking with my Henry”-This is an adorable throwback style. I have never really heard someone in the 21st century emulating the classic 20th century teen hop style quite like this. I can’t help but think of people like Brenda Lee when …
Three more Americana tracks for your midweek
Adrian Ebeltoft – “The Last Grain”-If you like agricultural storylines and haunting traditional string Americana music, you’ll like this song a lot. I find Ebeltoft’s vocal style to be very comforting. The melody is a tad unconventional in a good way. It harkens …
