With Lake & Lyndale, there’s something quintessentially American about them. It’s not just in their music but also in their story. You get a nice sampling of who they are today with the premiere of their new single, “The Sequel,” released via Rock Ridge Music. It’s the sound of an act that continues to evolve and isn’t about to be limited by any perceived notions of what an “Americana” band should sound like. Sure, there are traditional elements to their sound. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to maneuver within that space. The band’s 2020 single “Still Here” was more acoustic and typical of what you might expect. “The Sequel” is more ambient and relies more heavily on synths, which is not exactly commonplace for an Americana act. Commenting on the origins of the song, lead singe...