Jedd Hughes “Animal Eyes” WEST Jedd Hughes has one of the most plaintive voices I have ever heard. When he sings, he sounds like he’s singing through the tears of a broken heart. It is amazing how much emotion he … Continue Reading
Ricky Lewis “Gauntlet In The Sun” See You In The Morning The perfect break-up album (or least, it will help you recover). Ricky Lewis is one of those singers whose songs are really biographical, and though it’s sometimes painful to … Continue Reading
Ben Ottewell “The Watcher” A Man Apart What beautiful music. Chesterfield-born, Derbyshire-raised singer-songriter Ottewell grew up as part of Gomez, the British band that won the Mercury Award in 1998. Making his third solo album, Ottewell decided to follow his … Continue Reading
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
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
Matthew Mayfield “History” Recoil Heartbreaking vocals. If this song doesn’t hit you right in the heart, then you don’t have one. Matthew Mayfield’s vocals are so intense and raw, his guitar playing so beautiful (simple sounding yet intricate), and his … 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
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
Victor Krummenacher “Hard To See Trouble Coming (Ballad Of Yuma Joe)” Hard To See Trouble Coming Krummenacher’s name should be on everybody’s lips. This man is pure Americana, with roots that reach back to Camper Van Beethoven days and his … Continue Reading
Monk Parker “Sadly Yes” How The Spark Loves The Tinder If you’re drunk and alone at 3 AM, Monk Parker’s new song, “Sadly Yes”, is for you. This song makes anything by Bright Eyes or Victor Krummenacher seem absolutely cheerful … Continue Reading
Purmamarca “Chasms” (Live at Room 17) Summer Air // Night I love being melancholy. Purmamarca is as melancholy as anything I’ve heard lately. (Prumamarca is) the brainchild of Ryan Henry elaborates on the dark twinge found in “Chasms,” explaining, “the song is about the idea … Continue Reading