Southern Specific Sparks
Music can be an instant geographical indicator, not only by placing a pin on a map but also connecting to the history, style, and personality of a location. While there are many, many examples around the world, this collection from our Organic Spark label zeroes in on an audibly recognizable region of the United States.
These Southern Specific Sparks give the listener a taste of that distinctive instrumentation and signature attitude the South is known for, instantly transporting them to Appalachia and dusty country roads.
Southern Fried Rock (OSPK-035)
rebel rousing guitar twang
Traits of the Territory: Rugged, Confident, Drunk, Driven
Our Summary: Guitar-forward rock and roll, carrying an easy attitude of good-natured mischief.
Plenty of twang and overdrive as the pace shifts from highway road trips to racing in the streets.
Southern Comfort (OSPK-004)
hospitality porch swamp gristle
Traits of the Territory: Wholesome, Acoustic, Easy-Going, Friendly
Our Summary: The country roads contain their own bevy of stories and characters, a little dusty, but full of life.
These timeless banjo and dobro led tracks give a tour of the rural South moving at a deliberately slower pace than the city-folk.
Rusted Rural & Rustic (OSPK-018)
country lickin' farm bait
Traits of the Territory: Warm, Flirty, Classic, Confident
Our Summary: Leaning a bit more Honky Tonk than Southern Fried Rock, this album feels like stumbling into the local watering hole with no AC.
There’s a bit of line-dancing fare, a few sobering stories, but it all comes prepared with a degree of southern charm, sweat, and tears.
Modern Country (OSPK-057)
radio rockin' 4X4 anthems
Traits of the Territory: Polished, Determined, Powerful, Passion
Our Summary: A distinctly modern Nashville approach to Southern Pride. Fiddles and banjos balance the distorted guitars and rock drums for a slick but no-less rebellious attitude.
Built for big trucks, boots, belt buckles and the confidence of hard-working, proudly Blue-Collar people.
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