Modern Americana
Monday, September 16, 2013
Ever since I bought that Lumineers ticket, I haven't been able to get away from that style of music. I like to call it modern Americana, since it just has that distinctly American feel. As in America as a whole, not the South, North, Midwest, Coast, anything like that. It feels as much Alabama as it does Colorado or Michigan. Here are some of my favorite bands and songs lately.
I discovered Old Man Markley at a Dropkick Murphys concert this summer. This music is straight up American. Think bluegrass meets Colorado mountains meets Oregon valley. I present two songs: "For Better or for Worse" and "Blood on My Hands". I really wanted to include "America's Dreaming", but I couldn't find it on YouTube. If I do find a copy I will share it later. Otherwise, you can listen to both their albums on Spotify. Which you should do.
Blanche is a country/indie band that I used to listen back in 2005ish. I don't think they make music anymore, but the two albums they released were pretty good. Although they are originally from Detroit, Michigan, they have a very distinct country-goth sound. Think creepy Southern Goth, but from Detroit. Whaaaa? Songs in order of appearance: "What this Town Needs", "Who's to Say", and "Do You Trust Me?".
I discovered Old Man Markley at a Dropkick Murphys concert this summer. This music is straight up American. Think bluegrass meets Colorado mountains meets Oregon valley. I present two songs: "For Better or for Worse" and "Blood on My Hands". I really wanted to include "America's Dreaming", but I couldn't find it on YouTube. If I do find a copy I will share it later. Otherwise, you can listen to both their albums on Spotify. Which you should do.
Blanche is a country/indie band that I used to listen back in 2005ish. I don't think they make music anymore, but the two albums they released were pretty good. Although they are originally from Detroit, Michigan, they have a very distinct country-goth sound. Think creepy Southern Goth, but from Detroit. Whaaaa? Songs in order of appearance: "What this Town Needs", "Who's to Say", and "Do You Trust Me?".
