Video: Related Columns WASHINGTON, July 1, 2013 —Futurebirds represents the growing genre that has been dubbed “Americana.” The band’s sound isn’t a new concept or one that necessarily originated when the term was first coined. Instead, it is simply a gathering together of different genre characteristics that are distinctly thought of as American. It’s not a value thing or even a regional thing – although this type of music is specifically associated with middle and southern America – but it definitely conjures up the musical roots of some of this country’s most popular music. This makes Futurebirds close in spirit to a populist band....
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