dopameen – “Try”-I don’t usually approve tracks with a spoken word opening, but this one is worth it. Hang on and wait for the vocal. The energy of this track is smooth and vibey, complete with a cool lead vocal full of emotion. …
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Three new indie rock tracks that will put you in the coolest mood ever
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Half Past”-Tim the Lion Tamer is one of those acts that seems to always get a “yes” from us. The clarity and precision in the delivery is really fantastic. I dig the understated folk rock vibes of this …
Three Captivating Singer Songwriters Who Bend Genres and Create Worlds
Alexander Biggs – “pocket protector”-Every once in a while a song comes along that just disrupts the flow in the best way possible. Biggs has written a song that has that positively disruptive influence, using a piano as the baseline and unique atmospheric …
Three outstanding new folk songs, including the impossibly talented Lily Kershaw
Lily Kershaw – “Americandream”-Every time I’ve listened to this song, I’ve had that feeling where it slowed my breathing and made me listen close. I don’t really understand the physiology of something like that, but it is a remarkable feeling. The tenderness in …
Three brand new tracks with a good old fashioned sound
Montana Sand – “The Great Divide”-There’s a jangle to this track that I really appreciate. The vocal comes through with clarity and charm. The lyrics have a nice connection to natural beauty and geography. The jangling banjo is probably my favorite part. It’s …
A magical blend of indie pop goodness for your auditory pleasure
Jonathan Nah – “Monday”-This song is so smooth you’re sure to smile as big as I do when I hear it. The soundscape is beautiful, just like the lyrical imagery. It’s a cool sound that seemingly brings together elements of 70s and 80s …
Heartfelt acoustic Americana music for the seekers and the lovers
B. Knox – “Second Spark” (Acoustic)-The phrase that pops into my mind when I listen to this song from B. Knox is “the genuine article.” Knox writes from a deep, sincere place. This is a heartache, heartbroken song. It’s also deeply relatable to …
Artist Interview: Outstanding Folk Singer Songwriter Darryl Rahn on his new album Dusk
I don’t actually remember the first time I found Darryl Rahn’s music, but he’s one of those songwriters that has wormed his way right into my soul. His music not only expresses interesting ideas, but it seems to also make me feel a …
Featured Single: Cat Rose Smith’s “Silver Song” is an Americana song of the year candidate
Cat Rose Smith – “Silver Song”-Cat Rose Smith is a fantastically talented songwriter and it only takes about one verse of this song to hear it. Smith reminds me of the greats – and I mean the GREATS – people like Kristofferson and …
Three outrageous exploratory ALT POP tracks for our adventurous readership
MisterMoon – “Cowboy Heaven”-This song demolishes the concept of genre in the best way possible. There are elements of country, pop, and heck even some electronic music here. The bouncing between dynamic elements that are traditional or classic with those more heavy-handed contemporary …
