Katherine Priddy – “True Love will find you in the end” (Daniel Johnston cover)-This is a song of the year contender for me and it’s a cover! I love this recording. Is that detached music journalism enough for you? Okay. I love it. …
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Three traditional and old time tracks to grab your attention in a modern world
Joe Wilkes – “Seven Gypsies”-This is an old, old tune. It’s one of those tunes that’s so old, it would take a musicologist to really predict exactly where it came from. Even then, it’s just “traditional.” Wilkes brings a haunting freshness to the …
Three new unconventional folk tracks to get your new week going
Esper – “A crook and a cage”-The easy going acoustic style here will help calm you in the midst of some crazy times. The relaxed energy of the lead vocal mixes well with the intimacy of the guitar style. The overall mix is …
Three indie pop tunes to get your feet moving this weekend
Blue Canopy – “Banji”-The funky poppy beat of this track feels like it might have been invented in the 70s, but the fresh modern production makes it feel perfect for 2021. I love the atmospheric energy in the background vocals. The sense of …
Three folk singer songwriters to end your week on a high note
Matthew James Lyons – “Rhymes”-Something about the chromatic chord structure of this song really connects with me. I appreciate the folk rock style throughout the track, but it’s those chords that win me over. Fans of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will find …
Artist Interview: Pop folk singer songwriter Adam Melchor talks new release “Begin Again” and his passionate fanbase
The talented songwriter Adam Melchor has been on our radar for a few years now, but we really think 2021 is his year. His songs are witty, charming, and can get your toes tapping. He toured with the incomparable Dodie Clark recently and …
Our Favorite Thursday Songwriters
Ashley Strongarm – “Pushing Daisies” Ashley Strongarm is one of the more intriguing songwriters we have come across lately. Her songwriting is tight, clever, and relatable, while her sound draws from folk and modern singer songwriter influences. “Pushing Daisies” is an outstanding introduction …
Our New Favorite Rock Acts
The Blue Stones – “Spirit” You’re going to want to stop whatever you’re doing and breathe this one in. “Spirit” is a beautifully tight piece of rock goodness that will have listeners engaged across the divide of genre preference. We were lucky enough …
Three folk singer songwriters for fans of CSNY
Faux Manc – “Dream of you”-Okay I can’t listen to the main melody of this song without thinking of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” That’s no discredit to Faux Manc, who have written a beautiful folk song. It’s meant as a compliment! The …
Three inspiring neoclassical pieces to motivate your midweek
Theo Litson – “Routine”-From first listen, I found this piece of music to be delightfully inspiring. There’s an energy in the repetition that I find cathartic and moving. Something about the high elements of the melody make me feel like I’m going on …
