Kay Iris invites you on a journey to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West with their latest offering, Dead Man Walking. The juxtaposition between the jangly, brooding guitars against the velvety vocals sets the stage for an immersive experience from the first note. Kay Iris – Dead Man Walking Hailing from Hastings, on the South Coast of England, Kay Iris is celebrated for their musical musings and haunting harmonies, complemented by the Americana and folk-infused guitar melodies of Matt Podmore. From the outset, Dead Man Walking captivates with its haunting vocal ostinato, akin to a spectra ..read more

Discover Surtsey’s warm, Americana alt-country sound on their new single Knot To Force. Surtsey – ‘Knot To Force’ ‘Force the lock, you’re gonna break the key’ sings one of the chorus lines of ‘Knot To Force’. It sums up this song’s steady approach to life – that some things take time, and that’s no bad thing. It’s a nice reminder in a hectic, goal-focused world, and a catchy little tune. Surtsey are a band hailing from Missouri, describing their sound as alt-country, Americana and indie-folk. This track comes ahead of their next EP release, ‘Nothing Doing’, due in April. “Knot To Force is a w ..read more

Toronto’s own Eddy Currents unveils his latest folk gem, Take The Night, showcasing his signature blend of profound lyricism and captivating musical prowess. Eddy Currents – Take The Night From his early years, Eddy displayed a natural inclination towards music, experimenting with various instruments and penning melodies and lyrics that resonated deeply. After years of honing his craft and a decade of traversing the musical landscape, Eddy Currents was poised to share his experiences and musicality with the world. This journey culminated in the release of his self-titled debut album in 2020, a ..read more

Discover Backwoods Creek’s classic sing-a-long rock track. Backwoods Creek – ‘Alright’ Sometimes you just need someone to tell you everything is going to be alright. That you will get through this, that the problems that seem huge today will not matter in a few weeks. And if you want that message delivered through an incredibly catchy rock song, look no further than Backwoods Creek’s appropriately named ‘Alright’! Backwoods Creek are a UK-based rock band that have been steadily releasing for a few years. This song was born out of a desire to give their audience a feel-good anthem, and it has ..read more

Discover Eddy Current’s classic Americana folk-rock. Eddy Currents – ‘Some Rainy Day’ ‘There’s a stretch of road off an unknown exit, in a sleepy county just west of Schnectady…’ opens ‘Some Rainy Day’ by Eddy Currents. It’s an evocative lyric that sets up a song rich in detail and classic Americana imagery, so start them trucks, folks, and let’s get driving.  Eddy Currents is a singer-songwriter often described as having a sound somewhere in between Gordon Lightfoot and Eddie Vedder. With several releases under his belt, he’s currently gearing up for his next album ‘Electric Minds’ and ..read more

Discover Annika Catharina’s country pop perfection. Annika Catharina – ‘What If I’ There’s that delicious in-between moment in love when you teeter on the brink of a million possibilities before the love is finally confessed and an answer is revealed. In Annika Catharina’s ‘What If I’, the door is opened to all of those futures, as she bravely asks her crush ‘What if I was your early morning? What if I was your late at night?’. It’s a giddy delight. Annika Catharina is a Canadian country music artist with a career that’s taken her everywhere from talent competitions to music festivals to Spot ..read more

Discover Dylan Taylor’s indie-country heartbreak on ‘Rather Watch Me Burn’. Dylan Taylor ‘Rather Watch Me Burn’ ‘I don’t wanna leave, babe, but I don’t wanna stay, if it means feeling this way any longer’ opens ‘Rather Watch Me Burn’. It’s a line that captures a classic, relatable feeling towards the end of a relationship when the end is night but you just don’t want to see it. Many listeners will be familiar with the emotions portrayed on Dylan Taylor’s track.  Dylan Taylor is a singer-songwriter with roots in Atlanta and Nashville. With a steady stream of releases under her belt, this ..read more

Discover Seamus Maynard’s driving folk-country song of hope ‘Candle For The Dark’. Seamus Maynard – ‘Candle For The Dark’ ‘Headed out on the promise of a dream…’ opens ‘Candle For The Dark’ by Seamus Maynard. This start evokes classic Americana images of the open road, the dusty traveller, the lone cowboy, etc. It could veer on the cliched, but the sincerity and simplicity of the execution keep this track heartwarming.  Seamus Maynard is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer with links in both the US and UK. Also an actor, he has found himself teaching and performing around ..read more

Elliot Porter’s new single ‘Into The Light’ is a delightful Americana number celebrating true and lasting love. Elliot Porter – Into The Light Remember that time, in the early 2000s, when Madonna delved into a mock-country aesthetic, fiercely belting that “music makes the people come together” mantra? Well, that album also contained a less remembered acoustic guitar-driven ballad named I deserve it, which had her whisper-singing and celebrating the solace she had just found in the arms of then-husband Guy Ritchie. It may seem odd to begin a review of an Americana number with a reference to the ..read more

Rob Fillo’s official debut offering, ‘This Old Train’, is an enchanting ode to the enduring spirit of Americana music.  Rob Fillo – ‘This Old Train’ Rob Fillo is a Canadian singer/songwriter whose musical journey is shaped by an eclectic blend of inspirations. Drawing from the passion for subtle innovation displayed by Jeff Buckley, the cerebral yet straightforward lyricism and intricate finger-picking style of Townes Van Zandt, and the unapologetic uniqueness of Tom Waits, Fillo crafts a sound that is very much his own. Bursting with positive energy, this upbeat number takes listeners o ..read more