Shadwick Wilde – “When all of this is over”-There’s a mesmerizing acoustic style to this track. The guitar sets a mood, but Wilde has a timeless vocal style that is, in a word, striking. If you haven’t heard this one, definitely sit down …
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Three Americana tracks to capture your heart
Lullanas – “I have met my love today” (John Prine cover)-You had me at “John Prine.” You won my heart at those vocal harmonies. Oh my word this is a beautiful piece of music. I don’t know much about the connection between the …
Album Review: Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet
Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet begins with an intriguing mixed acapella track. But honestly, my heart went aflutter when I clicked on the second track. “H.I.M.” is about having your heart securely in the hands of someone else. It’s about being a …
Three captivating Americana tunes that keep the genre alive
The Roseline – “Seven Hundred Second Chances”-The layers of this song from the organ to the guitars and, of course, the quality lead vocal all come together for a sound that is quintessential Americana. The inflection of the vocal even feels like it’s …
Three crispy, fresh new indie pop jams
Emma Freeman – “Do you”-This song is a perfect example of why I tell people I’m a fan of indie pop. The piano is just delightful. I could listen to the piano verson of this song as an instrumental and be perfectly content. …
Three must-hear new folk tunes, including the latest single from Hollow Coves
Hollow Coves – “Lonely nights” ft. Priscilla Ahn-Every once in a while, a folk band strikes a perfect balance on a track that soothes and inspires. This track from Hollow Coves immediately stood out in a crowded folk scene because of the sense …
Three Americana tunes to help you feel some deep emotions
Mac Greer – “Say it to my face”-There’s an authenticity to Mac Greer’s voice that is incredible. It reminds me most closely of Tyler Childers, but even still, Greer stands on his own. This song is full of emotional power and energy. If …
Three more Americana tunes to get your toes tapping
Tyler Lee Frush – “Western states”-I appreciate the unhurried nature of this song. It’s about love. It’s about heartache. The expressive guitar work on this one is fascinating. I am not entirely sure how the metallic sound is achieved here, but it works …
Three expressive new Americana tunes
Brandon Jenner – “There you are”-The softspoken vocal in the opening of the track will make you straighten up and pay attention. The haunting, lonesome guitar in the background makes you wonder where this is all going. The lyrics are introspective, philosophical, and …
Three new folk tunes to capture the promise of springtime
Frances Luke Accord – “Maria”-If this song feels familiar to you, it’s because we have covered it in the past. This is a new version, so we decided to go ahead and support it as well. There’s an energy in the strings and …
