Palm Ghosts “719 Desire Street” Greenland Palm Ghosts is the nom de plume of songwriter / producer Joseph Lekkas. I love this album. The music has that Americana sound to it, processed through an urban yet deserted existence. There is … Continue Reading
Noah Kahan “Young Blood” Noah Kahan has one of the voices, like Angel Olsen, in which it sounds like his heart is singing rather than his mouth. On the high notes, he has this great way of warbling the song … Continue Reading
Andrew Paley “Come Home” Sirens Andrew Paley has one of those voices you will also remember. And his music is so unique: rich and beautiful, yet sounding so very intimate, like the world is just him, you, and his guitar, … Continue Reading
Loamlands “Another Reason” Sweet High Rise Loamlands is a tremendous band; one of those bands who have a message and make that message fun. The child of Kym Register, as she says; I’m honored to have been able to place … Continue Reading
Francie Moon “West Virginia” Francie Moon Francie Moon is the true example of the “free spirit”, which comes through loud and clear on her self-titled EP, which is ready to drop this month. Moon comes from the wilds of New … Continue Reading
Bonnie Whitmore and Her Band “She’s A Hurricane” F@ck With Sad Girls WOW!!! Listen to this rocker blast through all the sexist bullshit in this world. Bonnie Whitmore has one of the voices that just kicks your ass. Playing bass … Continue Reading
Dead Horses “All I Really Need” Cartoon Moon Dead Horses are back with their wonderful take on Americana. Vocalist and songwriter Sarah Vos’ trademark take on timeless American prose mixes with the sweet sounds of Peter Raboin’s mandolin and guitar, … Continue Reading
Colton Kayser “Love Of My Life” Place To Settle Colton Kayser is a perfect example of the Americana revival happening throughout the music world. He’s got that perfect, sincere voice, his melodies are superb, and his lyrics are so honest. … Continue Reading
Band of Horses “Casual Party” Why Are You OK It’s summer and I am so happy. Band of Horses has a new album out called Why Are You OK on June 6th, and the second single has just been dropped. It is called … Continue Reading
Freddy & Francine “If You Want Me” Gung Ho With heavenly voices sounding like they are coming from the mountains above, Freddy & Francine show their love of music and wear their love of each other on their sleeves. Their … Continue Reading
Dylan LeBlanc “Cautionary Tale” Cautionary Tale The sad, plaintive voice of an angel giving advice that you probably won’t listen to but you know you should. That is what Dylan LeBlanc’s new album is. LeBlanc is young, but he has … Continue Reading
Ona “World At War” American Fiction Thank God, a great Americana band in my backyard. I knew there was talent galore in the Tri-State Area. And Ona is a great band. Ona is composed of Bradley Jenkins, Zach Johnston, Max Nolte, Zack Owens, and Brad … Continue Reading
Tim McNary “Echoes Of A Whole” Above The Trees Tim McNary is an amazing artist. His work is so absolutely personal and beautiful, similar to Bonnie “Prince” Billy or Father John Misty. As McNary says about his album: Above The … Continue Reading
Cian Nugent “Lost Your Way” Night Fiction For all you guitar fans, listen to the intricate picking styles of Cian Nugent. He has this great country/Americana voice with some of the most interesting guitar playing I’ve ever heard. Night Fiction … Continue Reading
End Of Love “Fade Away” Ghost On The Radio Welcome to the new super group. End Of Love is a NYC based indie rock band, featuring members of Wilco, and Big Star. The combination of Wilco and Big Star brings a … Continue Reading
Mia Rose Lynne “Not Just You And Me” Follow The Moon Mia Rose Lynne has done it again. She has released a new single of her new album, Follow The Moon, and again, she has brought me to tears with her … Continue Reading
Peter Kelly “Don’t Let Me Be” Don’t Let Me Be Another great example of the rise of a new generation of Americana singer/songwriters, Peter Kelly is a trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After kicking around in various … Continue Reading
Kat Solar “Infinity” Kat Solar, New York-based singer/songwriter, has released her new single, “Infinity”. Another great slice of Americana. Solar has the voice, the talent, the songwriting ability, and the charisma to be the next big thing. Move over Taylor … Continue Reading
Stephen Kellogg “Last Man Standing” south, west, north, east (The Complete Collection) You want Americana? You want honest? Then listen to Stephen Kellogg. Kellogg is THE voice of Americana/country. He is the real deal. His new four album collection, south, west, … Continue Reading
Sara Syms “Crossroads” Way Back Home What a voice. There is such beauty, such sadness, such love in this voice, I am weeping slightly. This cover of Robert Johnson’s classic hit is so different from any I have ever heard, … Continue Reading