After years of feeling limited and misunderstood by the Americana / Alt-Country genre category she was initially pigeonholed into and the expectations that came along with it, this is the first album that Sylvia has made so far far that…
Singer/songwriter Cathy Belleville’s debut album Three-Quarter Girl is a collection of songs by and for those who do things a bit differently–like starting songwriting in your sixties. The songs, performed by Belleville and Dave Nachmanoff, span a range of emotions:…
The Belle Curves is lead by Delaney Hafener, formerly of Pandafan, featuring a rotating cast of musicians. They have crafted a unique sound inspired by the many traditions of Americana, complementing introspective lyrics and a songwriting style informed by the…
Don’t think twice about listening to this one. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) Lauren Reno’s recent single is a perfect ’90s country throwback: intelligent wordplay, impassioned vocals, luxurious production, and a hook that’ll drag you across the continental divide. Reno is an…
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Zoe Butler’s new single, “Shenandoah Blues,” has a deceptive title. In the song, Butler works her way through indescribable grief, evoking the natural splendor of the Shenandoah Valley as a backdrop to life’s crucibles. Butler’s performance is imbued…