Veronica Stanton represents sheer Nashville can-do. Moving to Music City from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, in 2016, she immediately dove into its songwriting scene while taking vocal lessons with Erin Rae. One connection led to another, culminating in a stellar debut EP, 827 Miles, produced by Dan Knobler (Caroline Spence, Lake Street Dive) at his Goosehead Palace. Now, Stanton is returning with a debut full-length release set for 16 September, Caught Up on a Feeling. Its dreamy Americana might just put Stanton a head above her contemporaries.
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Glide Magazine Applauds New Song by liv.
With a righteous f-bomb right 16 seconds into her new song “The Mistake,” liv. surely lives up to an Alanis Morrissette meets Margo Price vibe where the polar ends of radio alt-rock meet the realms of high steppin’ honkytonk. And while so many artists might be completely drawn into the Nashville vibe, liv. ain’t afraid to note her primary influences are made up of Miranda Lambert, Alanis, Fiona Apple, Amy Winehouse, P!nk, and Miley Cyrus.
Americana Highways Premieres Song by Benedicte Braeden
Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Benedicte Braenden’s song “The Last Place That Satan Ever Slept,” from her new album Raging River, due to be released on October 14. Raging River was produced, recorded and mixed by Christian Engfelt; co-produced by Benedicte Brænden and Stian Jørgen Sveen; and mastered by George Tanderø. Cover photo is by Christine Engstad and cover art is courtesy of Snurrebart Design.
“The Last Place That Satan Ever Slept” is Benedicte Brænden on vocals and acoustic guitar; Stian Jørgen Sveen on lap steel guitar and electric guitars; David Wallumrød on keys; Yngve Jordalen on bass; Martin Windstad on drums and percussion; Signe Marie Rustad and Live Miranda Solberg on backing vocals; Knut Reiersrud on harmonica and Christian Engfelt on tin can. This song was written by Benedicte Brænden and Martin Hagfors.
Grand Canyon Debut New Music Video at Under The Radar
LA-based outfit Grand Canyon has conjured a style that feels intentionally lost in time, drawing on the touchstones of the ‘60s and ‘70s. At their emotional heights, they operate at the intersection of majestic heartland rock and Americana, recalling Springsteen’s swaggering rock style, Tom Petty’s openhearted warmth, and fellow revivalists The War On Drugs’ heady drama. After debuting in 2018 with Le Grand Cañon and following it up with their 2019 EP, Yesterday’s News, the band is back this fall with their third release, Forevermore.
The band have already shared the record’s lead single, “Heart of Gold,” and its title track, and today they’ve shared the video for “Forevermore,” premiering with Under the Radar.
With “Forevermore,” the band delivers a driving anthem, propelled forward by rollicking rhythms and expansive melodies. The band effortlessly captures the strident, defiant spirit that runs underneath Springsteen and Petty’s best songwriting, combining it with a jangling West Coast pop sensibility. Meanwhile, the lyrics capture an ascendant hopeful element, one that gives the track its own comforting warmth beneath the soaring melodies一“I’ll be your rock/I’ll free your soul/Yeah we can ride these storms forevermore/You can be my/Light in the dawn/I’ll be yours forevermore.”
Folk Radio Premieres DL Rossi’s New Music Video
DL Rossi’s latest album Lonesome Kind (available here), is described as a vibey, ‘70s-inspired album laden with Motown guitar riffs and soulful lyrics with a reoccurring theme of independence while mourning the loss of ideals and energy of youth.
Taken from that album, we have the pleasure of presenting his new video for the album single “Gold.“ If you’ve never heard DL Rossi before, then you are definitely in for a treat; he has a soulful presence that puts me in mind of Nathaniel Rateliff, capable of turning up the emotional notches with little effort.
For Folk’s Sake Interviews Van Plating
In 2019, Van Plating returned from a nine-year musical hiatus with her self-titled LP. Influenced by folk traditions and contemporary Americana alike, she wasn’t quite sure how her return would be received—both due to the length of time she’d spent away and for a change in musical styles. Prior to her hiatus, Van Plating was known as a headlight shone upon the indie rock scene with her band, Pemberly. Well, the history’s been written, and her return was well-received. Plating warm, eclectic songwriting and her masterful navigation of her music transcends genres. Today, she continues to impress, such as with her latest singles, ‘Fallin’ Angel’ and ‘The Way Down’.
Today, Van Plating joins our ‘FFS 5’ family, diving deeper into her new music, her influences, and the past year and a half or so.