COUNTRY/ FOLK

Blue Shirt Charlie is known for their Americana music floating across Alternative Country tunes. Their authenticity, instrumentation and unparalleled lyricism are signatures of their style. The character in their new single, “Misty,” having finally found the person they always looked for in the most transcendent and tranquil manner, is what…

Adar Alfanbari’s “Tracking Footsteps” features his soft vocals flowing from one line to the next effortlessly without holding onto any word or stressing the syllables too much. His acoustic guitar strums give way to the imagery he depicts with his poetic lyricism. Alfanbari begins his verses with him missing sunsets…

Nashville, Tennessee-based musician Shane Scarazzini is a professional. He has made a name for himself in many facets of the music business as an original artist, songwriter, bandleader, and guitarist. Shane, who was born in Newburgh, New York, developed a love for music at a young age. The music of…

What sets out as a homesick song about a man wanting to return to his roots, Barry Muir in “Home in a New York Minute” turns the flow into wanting to return to his lover’s arms, for that is his home. The alternative rock song is intentionally country, with elements…

Mermaid Avenue depicts a tragic tale of a love long lost and a heart beaten by a lover with heartwarming high vocals sung frustratingly in his newest release, “Embers of Fires Gone.” The country-rock track merges with indie-rock and embraces an Americana undertone simultaneously. The drumming and the percussion splash…

Think to Her by O’Reilly & Vincent: Review O’Reilly & Vincent are a musical duo who’ll enchant your soul. Their folksy piece “Think to Her” is rhythmically solid and accompanies a gentle guitar-driven ode. Upon hearing it, I was captivated by the soft piano sections too, and even more by…

Numina by Mariana Masetto: Review “Numina” is a superb folk song by talented artist Mariana Masetto. If you enjoy calming acoustic tunes with a poetic voice directing the flow, then don’t miss out on this piece. There’s a serene aura about this track, where Mariana’s soothing voice leads the way…

As “Confessions by Candlelight” rolls out, you can hear Taylor Swift’s rhythm in Tasha Blackmore’s voice. Taylor Swift’s legacy lives on in her. Other than Swift, Aaron Lewis, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carly Rae Jepson, and others are allusive in her music. The Nashville singer combines pop with country in…

Maybe you sometimes do need to see the world with a rosy-colored lens—so see them with Lady Redneck by plugging in to “All things.” As you listen to it, the sweetness comes with a twist of feisty and feminine energy from her empowering lyrics. It creates a musical paradox with…

Songs from the Campfire by Craig Gould: Album Review Craig Gould makes spellbinding folk music that’ll soothe your soul. His album “Songs from the Campfire” is an incredible mix of emotions and passionate storytelling. Each track is layered with a playful acoustic guitar presence and Craig’s moving voice guiding the…