I'm admittedly not much of a "modern country" fan (it kind of reminds me of the worst of 80s rock with a southern accent applied), but Kacey is special -- a marvelous voice, terrific songwriter, someone who steers into the other lane to avoid cliche.
I used to spin every Weds night from 10 pm to midnight on KXSF.FM as part of an alt-country collective (five DJs total) called "The Barndance" -- we each had noms de country (mine was "Dustin T. Wind") and it was by far the most fun I've ever had selecting music and playing it on the radio. This is just one setlist from that era, lots of good choices (including another Kacey song, natch) and can still recommend the show: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/kxsf-barndance-april-28-2021/pl.u-kv9lbKdCW3PYM7
Omg I knew Kacey from Dime Store Cowgirl and Ill definitely check more of her stuff I love it! But such a fun show?? Can’t wait to give the setlist a listen!!
Modern country that’s actually amazing. It’s the perfect mix of pop country. I recommend listening to the album Golden Hour (an album that even people who don’t like country music like.)
one of my top 3 fav albums of all time methinks, this album just makes you feel love, it makes you want to take a walk and enjoy the sun with a skip in your step, it makes you feel hopeful “old soul, waiting my turn, I know a few things but I still got a lot to learn” these magical blends of country and pop reach heights that taylor could never tbh
I really love country when it sounds like this. Kacy & Clayton have some really great songs. I’ve linked one of my favorites called “I’m gonna break it”.
The man responsible for dozens of Teenage Symphonies to God
"Sad songs about happy things" (the first time, as a kid, I can recall the sweet/sour combo of melodies that could make you cry attached to songs about endless, bottomless love)
I've long since lost track of how many weddings and funerals I've attended that have featured this song; suffice it to say, "a lot."
God only knows what we'd been without him 🙏🏻
Hey tyler hopefully this doesn’t violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here: https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/ The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s.
Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha).
For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
