October 2023 - Scott's Picks
Nathan Graham - "Somebody Else"
“When people hear ‘singer-songwriter,’ they typically think of somebody who is white, middle-aged, male,” Graham says. But greats like Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill and even J. Cole deserve to be reframed as a part of the genre just as much as someone like Bob Dylan. “They’re doing it in a different way, but they’re doing the same exact thing: they’re using their voice to tell a story.”
"Born and raised in Chicago, Nathan Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell his own stories on the stage."
"Soulful and steady, Graham’s music offers a raw introspective of the human condition that’s both painful and comforting. His guitar conveys heartbreak, lyrics tell stories of regret, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy."
"Having brought his songs on international tours with both major label and indie acts, Graham is challenging the notion of what it means to be a singer-songwriter. He's driving inclusivity within the genre, and he hopes to evoke a sense of understanding in the process."
“I’m writing about universal experiences,” he says. “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours, show you all that we have in common, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”
Nathan Graham - "I'll Get It Right"
Nathan Graham Right One
Natham Graham - "Pride"
The album was released in Oct 2023. I ordered mine immediately after discovering these videos.
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NINA LYNN - A Taste Of The Wild
"Seemingly out of nowhere, Dutch singer-songwriter Nina Lynn surprised Woerden two years back with her debut album Hummingbird. That was no fluke, as the new A Taste Of The Wild proves, showing remarkable growth on all fronts and placing NinaLynn in the premier league of patriotic Americana."
Read full review and others here:
Nina Lynn - A Taste Of The Wild - Reviews
The singer/songwriter community added a major talent with the arrival of "A Taste Of The Wild." The both the songs and production belong in the era of songwriters such as Wendy Waldman, Nicolette Larson, Carla Bonoff and so many others.
Don't let the limited sound from YouTube put you off. This album simply sounds wonderful.
Listen to the entire recently released album here:
A Taste Of The Wild - Entire Album