Indie Folk Americana Canadiana 101 - Vol. 2
This week features tunes from Ona, Marshall Veroni, Omar Velasco, The Bygones, and more.
Album picks and reviews in ten words for the roots rock/indie folk/singer-songwriter scene.
Ona - Quito (Audiotree Live)
See: songs designed for experiencing main character road trip moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvgj8xTpabI
Marshall Veroni - Young Still
Airy arrangement that feels light enough to float, punchy writing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ-BCQMnUdA&pp=ygUabWFzaGFsbCB2ZXJvbmkgc3RpbGwgeW91bmg%3D
Omar Velasco - The Last Call
Tight instrumental riff anchors a tender vocal performance. Ear candy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9JWScmQQf0
The Bygones - Whatever That Is
Muted guitars, earth tones, delightfully dry mixing. Soft backing vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaq2yF86L1U
Taylor Ashton - Honey
Great contrast and use of negative space. Minimal and colourful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8BOHyCFkUk
Will Fox - Berry on a Briar
Can’t get enough of the slide guitar. Intimate vocal performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sexBIEgQcKs
Kelly McFarling - Winter Fruit
The list format shines. Shout out to the oyster line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYtsdlgydl4
Michael Feuerstack - No Such Thing
Canadian Songwriter I’ve followed since 2014 crushing it in 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPaIZkh9kOU
Boy Golden - KD and Lunch Meat
Catchy, anthemic tune from a Canadian artist with big momentum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-dB3V4yyJ8
Jack DeMeo - Better
Instruments choose their moments well. Little flourishes that add life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ScXUbIs0II
Shakey Graves - Ready or Not
Hypnotizing retro folk-soul. Crystal clear vocals, warm, dark mix.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9SbvxMK5Oc
Poor Nameless Boy - Maybe I’m Lucky
Tight songwriting, nice full-band punches for the post-choruses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwwIyAZVntQ
