Skout – “I am here”-Something about the harmonics on this acoustic guitar absolutely make my ears happy. The vocal from Skout is also incredible. When these two elements work together, the sound is beautiful. The peaceful harmonies on the first chorus are so …
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Three unique and (dare I say) progressive approaches to making Americana music
Ramsey Thornton – “Lie to myself”-Everything about this track caught my attention. The string work, the vocal, and the unique rhythmic structure all pulled me in different directions in the best way ever. The comparison I want to make is with Bela Fleck …
Three exceptional Americana tracks you need to hear today
Hannah Wyatt – “Santo Rio, goodbye”-I hate to overuse the word “breathtaking” when it comes to music, but I kid you not Wyatt has an effect here that is nothing short of breathtaking. The phrasing is amazing. The timing of the track pulls …
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll be surprised you don’t already know
Aisha Badru – “Inside”-There’s a cathartic peacefulness in Aisha Badru’s songwriting that I’ve liked from the first time I heard it. The light, wispy quality of the vocal always calms my spirit and makes me listen more closely. The piano chords set a …
Three expressive indie folk tunes to make you lean in and listen close
harry hook is real – “effigies”-No, my shift key is not broken. I’ve copied the stylizing that “harry hook is real” has in his name. This song is more sophisticated than what we typically feature. It reminds a bit of Water Liars, another …
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
Featured Americana Single: Jessie Payo’s “Bodega”
Jessie Payo – “Bodega”-While it’s not specifically a religious song, Payo approaches this song about a small bodega as a religious experience. The parallel of a bodega with a church, as a place of acceptance and spiritual significance, is really well explored with …
Three outstanding acoustic folk singer songwriters for your midweek
Cole Swensen – “Scars on your shoulder”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage much for the past year, you’ve seen Cole Swensen’s name and heard his incredible songwriting. In a world of copycats and similar artists, Swenson paves his own way with a …
Three unique takes on modern rock music
Tatum Scott – “Virginia”-No matter what genre you call this song, it’s got major hit potential. It sounds like a lot of stuff you might hear on pop stations currently. The quality of the vocal is evident from the start. There’s an infectious …
Three acoustic folk tracks that you need to hear today
Jonah Kagan – “18” -Prepare for a nostalgic trip with this track. Even if you didn’t live an exact parallel to Kagan’s experience, there’s so much that is relatable in this song. The vocal is absolutely special. The overall lyrical message is relatable, …
