With Sweetheart Rodeo, Dawn Landes delivers an enthusiastic country/pop record, leaving listeners unsurprised that this true American gal was raised in Missouri and Kentucky. Never taking itself too seriously, the record showcases Landes’ modern perspective on old traditions, mixing traditional guitar, double bass and harmonica with ‘Suzanne Vega-esque’ vocals and witty storytelling – the track Love is a great example. A playful release to match the summer mood.