If you remember our interview with Dave Shanaberger of Alberta, you will remember our discussion about listeners characterizing his sound as Yankee Indie…but neither of us know what the hell that means.

After listening to It’s A Viral Darling, I know I can give you a description you will understand.

Let’s try Ameri-folk-rock.

Dave’s composition and songwriting combines elements of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Radiohead but at times I find myself lost [in the music] thinking about Creedence Clearwater Revival…

With that said, these are all major players in the areas of rock, folk, and americana, but I am thinking about (and reminiscing about) these artists as I listen.

I also can’t help but think about my Ethnomusicology professor, Dr. Leggett, who has a similar style to Dave’s.

Click play and keep reading (or wait for the video at the end).

Alberta’s music is chill but it grooves.

Dave’s vocals are soulful and they demand your attention while painting vivid pictures of the story being told. By the time you make it 90 seconds into track 3, you will catch my drift. When the organs kick in at 4 minutes, you’ll be in tone heaven.

Then you will let the album play until the end simply because it makes you feel good.

Alberta is based in the Midwest alternating between the music scenes of Detroit and Chicago. If you are in the area, try and catch a show.

Otherwise, go download It’s A Viral Darling and show Dave your support.

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