Thomas Bryan Eaton – “Younger man”-Whew. There’s nothing I can say to prepare you for the emotional trip this song is about to put you on. The lyrics are about getting older — in a way. But they are also about how we …
Yearly Archives: 2022
Three energetic singer songwriters for your late March enjoyment
Lee DeWyze – “Bridges”-Shhh. Whatever you are doing while you are multitasking just stop and concentrate on this song. It’s going to be one of the best songs you’ve heard in 2022 and I’m not exaggerating. The melody is charming and sweet but …
Favorite Songwriters: Alix Page, Luke Sital-Singh, and Matilda Cole
Alix Page – “June Gloom” “June Gloom” gives us endless feels. The ability of Page to craft poignant lyrics, is on par with artists already on your playlists, while her discipline in letting the track breathe, shows the act’s maturity. It is introspective, …
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your playlists immediately
Holden Miller – “Far side of the world”-If you’re thinking this name Holden Miller looks familiar, you’re not mistaken. We’ve featured a few of his tracks here recently and it’s because he’s an incredibly talented songwriter. The production on this track is outstanding, …
Three indie folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Big Little Lions – “Inside out”-The easy going piano style here works as a wonderful basis for an energetic indie folk style that takes off later in the track. The harmonies, as always with Big Little Lions, are great. The combination of the …
Three indie folk tracks that will calm your spirit for the coming weekend
Jordan Pratt – “The deepest of blues”-There’s a beautiful depth to this song that makes it immediately stand out for me. When folk production brings in atmospheric elements, it always creates a different and lighter mood. Yet somehow the way the lyrics and …
Three songs that will put a smile on your throwback rock-lovin face
Max Bien Kahn – “It’s only you”-I didn’t get to live through the golden age of rock music, but every once in a while I hear a fresh new sound that captures the magic of that era. Kahn’s band here seems to grasp …
Three lo-fi tracks that will give listeners an appreciation for low fidelity production styles
Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana realm that caught our attention this March
Abigail Lapell – “Land of Plenty”-This track is one of the purist folk tunes I’ve heard in recent months. Lapell brings a rooted sound that feels like a poem set to music as much as a song itself. Lapell’s vocal cuts through with …
Three engaging tracks blending folk and indie pop elements
Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
