Tag Archives: Americana

‘Inky Bovine’ is filled with numerous sounds that wrap up in a neat package brought together by soulful and rich vocals.

There is something stifling and disempowering about so much nostalgia packed into four songs.

These three new albums all fit loosely into the Americana category but are all very, very different. Two are from artists who aren't even (originally) from America.

The crisp energy of the album's expertly performed acoustic arrangements, produced by the great singer-songwriter and all-around instrumentalist Darrell Scott, makes the songs feel both timeless and timely.

Chunky grooves, spidery guitar, and homespun philosophy fuel the aptly named 'Hillbilly Zen-Punk Blues,' the latest and best-yet release from Reverend Freakchild.

Jimbo Mathus takes us on a wild and exhilarating mystical journey through a crazy mix of Southern musical styles.

The Rockologist is back from the dead, with a fresh batch of new music for your consideration.

'I'm not really a full-tilt blues guy or a full-tilt folk guy or a full-tilt country guy or a full-tilt rock guy, I've been influenced by all those forms of music and I enjoy 'em all. So it's a good place for a songwriter to be, where you just don't have to think about the future of the song. I just write.'

This is the debut album of a young singer/songwriter with an "old soul" and a riveting sound.

Portland-based Americana band Hook & Anchor released its solid self-titled debut album last year.