Remy Sher – “If She Left (I Think I’d Miss Her)”
-I’m a sucker for an understated lyric in the vein of Blaze Foley or even John Prine. I don’t think it’s overstating that this track has some of that chill, easy going Americana energy. Something about the sway in the electric guitars and the rasp in the vocal makes this one feel just right. There’s a gentle sincerity in that understated vocal about longing to connect with a love. It’s obvious he’d miss her and fall apart without her, but he says it like it’s only a possibility. Something about the whole performance reminds me of something you’d find on a deepcut in a stack of 70s vinyl. I mean that with the utmost warmth and compliment. This is a gem.
Jacob McCoy – “What He Don’t”
-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, definitely check out this track from Jacob McCoy. Something about the style reminds me of what I’ve always loved about John Fullbright. The phrasing on this track is outstanding. The combination of the thoughtful lyrics, romantically driven, along with the expressive fingerpicking really makes for something special. When the harmonica enters the track, there’s an additional level of depth that I wasn’t fully expecting (in a good way). This is the kind of song that makes me wonder what year it is… because it captures such a beautiful timeless energy that it feels like it could be from a few decades ago. It’s a wonderful composition full of sincere lyrics and a vibrant folksy Americana performance.
Camden Morris – “Postcards”
-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic folk music, definitely click play on this one. I appreciate the textures of both the acoustic guitar and the raspy, expressive lead vocal. There’s a depth and sincerity to this one that reminds me of what I’ve always appreciated about David Ramirez. The use of space between each line here (what journalists call “white space”) really allows the track to breath. It feels more conversational than being talked to. If you’ve ever cherished someone so much that you kept everything they wrote you, then this song will definitely connect. This is what folksy Americana is all about and I’m happy to support this work from Camden Morris.
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