This week, Kip Moore returns with a sinewy rock outing that showcases his livewire vocals, while Kameron Marlowe turns in a husky, romantic plea on his soulful new ballad. Meanwhile, Pynk Beard issues an anthem calling for justice, freedom and compassion.
Elsewhere, Anne Wilson teams with Cole Swindell for a country-shaded song of faith and redemption, and Angie K brings her Latin roots to the fore on a sultry new release.
Check out all of these and more in Billboard‘s roundup of some of the best country, bluegrass and/or Americana songs of the week below.
Kip Moore, “Levee”
Moore continues delivering his irresistible slate of rock grooves on his new track, as he sings of yearning for peace and honesty in a world marked by rage and self-righteousness. “Ain’t no fingers crossed on my helpin’ hand,” he sings, making his intentions clear, while also standing his ground in conflict if warranted. Moore turns in a scathing, raspy vocal, his deep-seated passion topping off a pummeling rhythm and swaggering melody, with guest vocals from Hillary Lindsey only elevating the song’s defiant vibe.
Pynk Beard, “Ice on the Road”
On his new release, country artist Pynk Beard expresses his feelings of grief and confusion as he’s watched as ICE raids take hold across the country. In this detailed protest song, he calls for justice and decries the causes of trauma and social unrest many in the nation are currently facing. In particular, he calls out those who put money and fortune above humanity, singing, “A lot of money in his pocket/ A little blood on his hand.” Pynk Beard has already made his mark as a writer and artist thanks to songs such as “Mine, Lord Willing,” but this marks one of his most powerful moments of vulnerable, influential art.
Angie K, “Sweatin’”
This sensual dancefloor anthem shines, blending lyricism made for late-night, packed clubs, as it pulses with rich guitar flourishes and is helmed by Angie K’s crystalline, commanding vocal. The new music marks some of the singer-songwriter’s most confident work to date, evincing a musicianship that admirably bridges traditional-leaning country with Latin and pop influences. Written by Angie K with Jessica Cayne and Bobby Hamrick, the song previews Angie K’s upcoming album Whiskey & Hemingway.
Cole Swindell and Anne Wilson, “Still Do”
Since her debut album My Jesus, Kentucky native Anne Wilson has increasingly melded country sounds and faith-filled messages. She’s previously recorded with country artists such as Lainey Wilson, and here she teams with Cole Swindell on this heartfelt song about a prodigal making their first steps back toward spiritual healing after dealing with a fractured faith. Bolstered by full-bodied piano gives the recording depth and gravitas, while their congenial vocals pair well.
Kameron Marlowe, “No Need for Leavin’”
Marlowe has already proven his acumen as a writer, artist and vocalist, thanks to project such as debut album We Were Cowboys, but he offers up one of his most soulful releases to date on “No Need for Leaving.” He rhapsodizes over the prospect of enticing a lover to trade a lonely, rainy night for an evening of relationship-restoring romance, capturing a seductive plea of passion. “We can hide out til the thunder is gone,” he sings. Marlowe has one of the most impassioned, captivating voices in country’s crop of newcomers and he employs it with skill on this sultry new track.
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