Folk Duo RISO Look Ahead with “New Eyes” (premiere)
Arizona folkies RISO debut “New Eyes”, a forward-moving tune that recalls the likes of Chris Thile and Madison Cunningham.
Jonathan Frahm
Jonathan Frahm is a journalist and author from the San Francisco Bay Area who currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Since Jonathan laid his hat in Tucson, he has come to hold a tremendous appreciation for its burgeoning music and arts scene. This passion has acted as the trampoline that jettisoned him into the position he is now, dishing out articles on scintillating music for PopMatters, For Folk's Sake (where he is North American Editor), and other publications. You can reach Jonathan via his Linktree portal, or via email at [email protected]
Silver Lake 66 Deliver Emotional Americana Ballad “I’ll Sing the Blues” (premiere)
Americana duo Silver Lake 66 preview their upcoming album, The Space Between Us, with their moving new single, “I’ll Sing the Blues”.
Americana’s Silver Lining Deliver a Dreamy Live Take on “Awake” (premiere)
Norwegian Americana supergroup Silver Lining deliver a dreamy live performance of their atmospheric tune, “Awake”.
Delta Spirit Soars with the Sunny Indie Rock of “Villains” (premiere)
Delta Spirit’s “Villains” recalls a mature love. For frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez, the indie-rock song is a dedication to his wife.
Folkie Little Filly’s “Orbital Decay” Highlights Climate Crisis (premiere)
Framed from the perspective of a satellite, Little Filly’s “Orbital Decay” is a scathing rebuke of technological advancements amidst the climate crisis.
Fox and Bones Celebrate Love on Folk-Rock Anthem “Never Give Up on It” (premiere)
Folk-rock duo Fox and Bones celebrate an evergreen love on the anthemic, horn and harmony-driven “Never Give Up on It”.
Nicki Bluhm Gets Funky with Oliver Wood on “Friends (How to Do It)” (premiere)
“Friends (How to Do It)” sees the Wood Brothers’ Oliver Wood join Nicki Bluhm on this funny, funky Americana tune about the modern dating scene.
Calexico’s ‘El Mirador’ Builds an Inclusive Bridge with Southwestern Framework
Calexico’s El Mirador celebrates the power of community and accentuates the power of togetherness in encouraging political change and discouraging division.
Americana’s Chatham Rabbits Ruminate on Life’s Slower Moments in “Kill the Snake”
“Kill the Snake” is the latest song from Chatham Rabbits’ upcoming album. The Americana tune reflects on slower moments spent by the duo during the pandemic.
Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson Rock “Here Comes That Train Again” (premiere)
As part of Americana Railroad‘s broader release on 17 June, Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson rock an arrangement of “Here Comes That Train Again”.
May Erlewine’s “Lion Heart” Is a Warm Folk-Pop Pick-Me-Up (premiere)
Folkie May Erlewine’s “Lion Heart” is a gorgeous and sunny tune that focuses on her immovable support for her daughter amidst bullying.
Chastity Brown Chases a Feeling of “Wonderment” (premiere)
Chastity Brown commands her soul-stirring, blues-driven new single “Wonderment”. It’s a cut from her upcoming album, Sing to the Walls.
