Days Like These – “Something Ain’t Right”-I appreciate the up tempo rock energy once the guitars enter this track. The production allows for the lead vocal to cut through cleanly on this one. There’s a grittiness underlying the main melody that makes the …
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Three genre-bending new tracks that command your attention with excellent production and performance
Iona Luke – “Existential”-The lyrical core of this song is about only ever getting to be one person. What a thought!? In a world with so many being self obsessed, this track laments the reality of not getting to be someone else. The …
Three tracks in the Americana space that overflow with authenticity
SJ Hill – “Tonight”-If you’re a fan of bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about this track from SJ Hill. I adore the way the organ creates a sense of depth right from the start, but it’s the vocal that wins …
Three unique tracks testing the limits of contemporary rock music
Audio Book Club – “The Post Party”-My unofficial band of 2025 has actually been Vulfmon, so when I heard this new track from Audio Book Club that has a similar poppy funk rock flavor, I was hooked immediately. It’s a little silly to …
Featured alt country single: Starpainter – “Low-hanging fruit”
Starpainter – “Low-hanging fruit”-If you’re a fan of rock-influenced country-leaning music, you’ll find a lot to like from this alt country tune straight from Starpainter. The easygoing energy of the track stood out to me right away. The bluesy effect from the guitar …
Three Americana tunes to bring some classic energy to your playlist
Kara Cole – “Mary Francis”-If you’re a fan of classic music, check out this fantastic track from Kara Cole. The vocal style feels like it was minted back in the 1960s. The production on this track is outstanding. The lyrics are about going …
Three unique rock tracks that bring different textures to the time honored music tradition
Cliff Whitakker – “Call me the breeze” -If you’re a long time classic rock fan, you’ll recognize this song immediately. It’s a classic tune with a lot of blues rock energy. Cliff Whitakker brings in some expressive vocal elements that makes for a …
Three alt country tunes that will soothe, inspire, and motivate
Brit Taylor – “Kentucky Blue”-If you’re a fan of throwback Americana, there’s a lot to like about this song from Brit Taylor. You don’t even have to be from the bluegrass state to understand the sentimentality of this song. It’s a song about …
Three Americana tracks that will be perfect for your weekend playlist
Joyce Harding – “Preacher”-If you’re a fan of plaintive folk singer songwriters, you’ll find a lot to like about Joyce Harding’s latest “Preacher.” The lyrics are about seeking truth and finding your way. The main lyric is asking about scripture that might give …
Three up tempo rock jams to energize your weekend festivities
The Burning Lights – “Caffeine and graffiti”-So this is probably an unlikely track for a late-30s guy to feature. I mean I haven’t been able to relate to these lyrics for a good 20 years. That said, there’s a version of me from …
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