Indie Folk Americana Canadiana 101 - Vol. 8
Special Edition: Reviews in 17 syllable haiku for tunes in the roots rock/indie folk/singer-songwriter scene that I’m digging these days.
This week features tunes from Ben Lubeck, Patric Johnston, Marella, Cale Tyson, and more.
Album picks and reviews in ten words for the roots rock/indie folk/singer-songwriter scene.
Ben Lubeck - Morning After
A masterclass of
Restraint in every which way
No overstepping
Patric Johnston, Jeff Paxton - Great Southwest
That chorus is air
Like floating on a big cloud
Rhythm section’s tight
Marella - Salem
Dry enough to crack
Percussion is super cool
Crushing trumpet part
Cale Tyson - If It Ain’t Broke
Country and indie
Vocal rhythm is a vibe
Really strong chorus
Hannah Green - Open Your Eyes
When the band enters
Instantly sold on this one
I will loop this song
Jacob Brodovsky - Weatherman
This song is tender
And it’s a good thing, I think
To let others in
Alfie Firmin - Make It Right
Indie folk with brass
Kind of slaps actually
This is a fun one
Kendall Lujan - Forget Me Knots
What a clean vocal
Feels so effortless to me
Neat change on the bridge
Altameda - Wheel Of Love
It starts with the hook
I want to hear it again!
I’m hooked. I’m so hooked.
Sam Carmody - Batavia
Vocal performance
Got me and didn’t let go
Lovely arrangement
Honourable Mention: Isaac Baronikian - Headline Roulette (Live at the Park)
This one is from me
I played a tune at the park
For the birds and trees
