King Kyote – “Blackbird”-The energy of this track is engaging right from the start. I hesitate to compare the vocal to Chris Stapleton, but there is definitely some similar intonation and style going on. This track has an easygoing energy that makes the …
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Country Album Review: Sam Sample – I’m Moving to the Moon
If you’re a fan of authentic singer songwriters, you’ll definitely be interested in this new album from Sam Sample. There’s an enjoyable, approachable energy to the style that’s sure to appeal to a lot of classic country fans. Sample has an accessible voice …
Featured Americana Cover: Ray Price’s “Heartaches by the Number” by The Good The Bad The English
The Good The Bad The English – “Heartaches by the Number” (Ray Price cover)-There’s so much to like about this performance. For one thing, there just aren’t enough people talking about the fabulous Ray Price. But also, the band’s name is impressive. So …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Kacy Lee Anderson and the Waverley Pickers – “#croptopnroll”-You wouldn’t expect a song with a hashtag in its name to sound so old fashioned, but here we are. I love this sound; it’s got a real Kitty Wells vibe. It’s old fashioned in …
Featured EP: Jordan Whitmore’s Folk EP “One Breath”
If you’ve been around the site for a while, you’re familiar with Jordan Whitmore’s name. So I was excited to receive this new EP from the talented Texas folk singer songwriter. From the very opening acoustic chords of the album, I knew this …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to bring back a bit of that old fashioned charm
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some Lights”-There’s a lot to be said for good phrasing in a classic acoustic singer songwriter tune. Fox has that part figured out with this song. It just feels like you should believe every word he says. The guitar …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country vein that will absolutely make your day
Nightingale Radio – “Savannah”-This is a heartache song with the sorrow of an old time photograph. The expressive vocal style on this one immediately stood out to me. The lyrics are about being in “awe” of “the way you made the words lilt.” …
Album Review: Brooks Dixon – Rhododendron Highway
Fans of 20th century country and Americana music will find a lot to like in this new album from Brooks Dixon. The opening track gives treats all around from the easy going instrumentation, to the easy to follow lyrical message, and delightful two …
Three brand new Americana tracks to make you think of the old days
IZHAV – “Freight train”-One of the oldest themes in country and Americana songwriting is the freight train. Train hopping, hoboing, traveling the country as a way to leave rough beginning or to head to promising new places is a trenchant theme. This track …
Three intriguing tracks at the intersection of alt country and Americana
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh – “The Christmas Flannel Song”-I don’t personally feature Christmas music very often, so for me to write about it I have to like it a lot. This is a wonderful song from Tranbaugh, with shades of John Prine’s storytelling and …
