Beth Bombara

MAN I can't believe 2017 is almost over.  I need to do a post on the top bands of 2017, but I have so little free time I can't even contemplate it right now.  While I continue to procrastinate, I give you: Beth Bombara.  This girl is from the Midwest, and has a distinctly American sound to her music.  There are aspects of old-school Americana in it, as well as a strong folk influence.  Noisetrade is offering a sampler from her album "Map & No Direction", and it is quite excellent; I don't normally go in for much Americana unless it's really retro-sounding, but this is just right.  It sounds like a little bit more rocking version of The Honeycutters.  The musical layering is quite expertly done, and her voice complements the instruments very well.  Give her a listen! 

Good Lovelies

This Canadian folky-indie trio is pretty solid.  Evidently they've been together for more than 10 years, although I only I came across them on noisetrade a few weeks ago.  I've seen them classified as country, although I'd definitely classify them more as folky.  The harmonies are excellent, and I really like the backing instrumentation.  They are less retro and more poppy than the Honeycutters, but I'd generally classify them as Americana/folk.  You can download a sampler of their music on noisetrade.  Give them a listen.