We’ve written a great deal about the work of Josh Turner and Carson McKee on our site. It’s probably no surprise that we’re excited to dig into their recent venture on Naysayer. I’ll be blunt with my critique; if you’re a fan of …
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Album Review: El Coyote – Self titled
The first time we heard El Coyote was one of those “sit up and pay attention” moments. The branding might make you think of it as an indie rock outfit, but it’s actually a really fascinating country and Americana band. I love the …
They do make country music like they used to…
One of the reasons we started writing about music is the number of people repeating that tired trope that “they don’t make music like they used to.” THEY do, YOU are just too lazy to find it. Thanks for being here, dear readers. …
Finding folk music like a cool drink of spring water
Michael Witt – “Late Rose” -Witt’s vocal quality is superb, giving the track a solid basis from the start. Add in some layered instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics to give the song added depth. When the full band emerges on the chorus, there’s a …
Album Review: Cicada Rhythm – Everywhere I Go
We first ran across Cicada Rhythm several years ago. In fact, if you dig in our YouTube archives you’ll find a charming little interview with them. Since then, both the band and our website have changed quite a bit. Suffice it to say …
Three Must-Know Women in Folk Music Today – Dori Freeman, Anna Tivel, and Sera Cahoone
If you’re a fan of folk music, you’re familiar with legends like Bonnie Raitt or Joni Mitchell, but you may not know the names of the women carrying on that torch today. There are some incredible artists making music in this genre in …
Two heart-melting singer songwriters
These two singer songwriters have a really unique way about the music they make. One will make you dream of Joni Mitchell, the other will make you think of more recent country artists. In both cases you will melt. Allegra Krieger – “Circles” …
Album Review: Neon Moon – 6:53 (Winners NMF Ep 50)
If you’re a fan of traditional country music, stop what you’re doing right now and listen to this album. Neon Moon are a phenomenal duo that give you all sorts of feelings while you listen to their music. In a vein with artists …
Album Review: Tyler Edwards – A Few Good Hearts
If you like singer songwriters that we feature around here like David Ramirez and Noah Gundersen, you really need to check out this Tyler Edwards fella. He’s absolutely the real deal. He can write some incredible REAL music. “Hazy Goodbye” hits about as …
Guest Album Review: Jennifer Brooke on Sarah Morris – Ordinary Things
Sarah Morris – Ordinary Things Album Review Guest reviewed by Jennifer Brooke We’re on the brink of spring here in northeast Ohio. The drab gray sky looms overhead threatening rain but hope of better weather hangs in the air. Well past the holiday …
