Great Songwriting

Astute instrumental breaks, good production, and powerful pipes can always impress, but a good band isn’t going to go very far if they don’t have great songwriting. Indeed, bar-raising songwriting is what unites all our spotlighted releases this week – whether it’s Todd Snider’s clever turns of phrase for the Hard Working Americans, Kaia Kater’s deft arrangements, the Honeycutters’ in-the-pocket country music, or Wild Ponies’ refreshing honesty. If you’re looking for the kind of songwriting that’ll make you stop short, look no further than these new releases.