|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
The wide open country-pop stylings that brought attention to the Cowboy Junkies get even more space in this lulling project. Soothing pianos and dusky waves of acoustic guitar join intimate female voc... more »
|
statistics:
-
downloads last week
24,642
total listens
date added:
20-Nov-2006 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
Rootsy Americana sung through a plainsy Canadian filter--where have we heard that before? TBGT wear their Neil Young influence in every aching harmonica lick, but their hushed, quavering vocals and po... more »
|
statistics:
11
downloads last week
10,065
total listens
date added:
31-Oct-2006 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
The story of singer/songwriter Ann-Marita?s life unfolds over four countries on three different continents. Growing up on a farm in the Norwegian mountains, she was as country as country gets.
|
statistics:
-
downloads last week
2,101
total listens
date added:
28-May-2006 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Brooding and sometimes shockingly introspective alt. country from a Nashville country boy with two many miles under his young belt. Roman Reese delivers songs that delve into the deserts of Iraq and ... more »
|
statistics:
1
downloads last week
1,119
total listens
date added:
21-May-2006 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Unsettling Hillbilly Noir music with dark themes and big guitar sounds.
|
statistics:
1
downloads last week
2,466
total listens
date added:
23-Jan-2006 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Uncle Lucius perfectly blends elements of country, blues, and soul to produce a distinct roots rock sound that is attracting fans and listeners from many different areas of musical backgrounds.
|
statistics:
3
downloads last week
3,331
total listens
date added:
09-Dec-2005 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
It's just a short jump across the North Sea from Sweden to Scotland, so forgive these country-poppers if their vibe skews towards twee. If anything, de facto whimsy feels all the more fitting coming f... more »
|
statistics:
14
downloads last week
5,108
total listens
date added:
08-Dec-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
A former member of Philly's Go To Blazes and collaborator with the Nick Hornby-approved Marah, Heyman's since played the young man and headed west. Since moving to San Francisco, he's set up shop with... more »
|
statistics:
3
downloads last week
7,299
total listens
date added:
16-Nov-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Strawfoot plays dirge country so welcome to the old testament.
|
statistics:
1
downloads last week
1,611
total listens
date added:
17-Oct-2005 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
The one similarity that I can muster up between Rocky the singer and Rocky the boxer is that they both have sequel-worthy stories to tell. Rocky Votolato's tales are much more humble and reveal alt-co... more »
|
statistics:
43
downloads last week
17,644
total listens
date added:
28-Aug-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
Alt-country is a catchall term these days. Iin this case it means what it should--a sleepy Americana feel recalling Mermaid Avenue-Wilco--plaintive acoustic guitar riffs, heartbreak lyrics, and not a ... more »
|
statistics:
2
downloads last week
2,805
total listens
date added:
28-Jul-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
Once upon a time country music was what you sang on your porch after a tent revival, and rule number 1 was no cussin'. Chet Roberts unapologetically revives those wholesome roots, but being on best be... more »
|
statistics:
5
downloads last week
4,260
total listens
date added:
28-Jul-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Take the bladder of traditional country music, take the left eye of americanna, take the skin off the Blues that's been soaked in turpentine. Add a cup of grease swamp water, and some bourbon over pro... more »
|
statistics:
7
downloads last week
2,076
total listens
date added:
24-May-2005 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
With a quiet reservation, and a no-frills attitude, it's easy to
underestimate what Brendon James Wright has to offer...
|
statistics:
15
downloads last week
15,537
total listens
date added:
24-May-2005 |
average rating:Rate this artist! |
|
Filed Under: Alternative Country
From the artist:
Royal Edinburgh Music was formed 18 months ago over a shared love of American Music Club and Nico. Royal Edinburgh Music deal in the shadows of broken relationships, loss and redemption. Live dates al... more »
|
statistics:
4
downloads last week
1,550
total listens
date added:
23-May-2005 |
average rating:Be the first to rate this artist! |