Madeleine Kelson – “Joker”-This song immediately makes me think of three artists: Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, and David Ramirez. There’s a sincerity in the recording that I absolutely admire. Kelson’s vocal has a smooth sound to it. It’s more smooth like whiskey than …
Yearly Archives: 2022
Three absolutely outstanding “next level” modern folk artists you need to hear!
Nanuk – “Waterlily”-From the first time I heard this track, I was awakened by the beauty. The acoustic work is absolutely stunning here. Then… the vocals. Oh my word. The comparison for me is another band we’ve covered a good bit here, Bear’s …
Three engaging Americana tunes for your Friday
Ludlow – “Take me back to July”-Sometimes I find a song and I think “there’s nothing I can say about this song… so I wish people would just click play and listen.” This is one of those songs. The vocal says everything worth …
Three vibey pop rock tracks that you’ll want for your playlists immediately
Mae Krell – “Imposter Syndrome”-There’s a chill vibe to this track that immediately captures my attention. Krell has a great, soulful vocal that works really well for the overall style. But it’s the lyrics – oh my word – the lyrics about imposter …
Three singer songwriters who stand out from the crowd
John Fellner – “Love like you”-John Fellner has an amazing voice. The production balance on this track allows the personable vocal and lyrics to shine through. It’s about looking back on a relationship that was apparently pretty wonderful. The optimism in the acoustic …
Three unique takes on indie rock showing the versatility of the genre
Elephant Castle – “No me and you”-This is the brightest, most invigorating breakup song you’ll ever hear. The up tempo energy gives life while the lyrics cut to the quick of the message. The production work on this track is outstanding. Everything little …
Three Americana tunes to soothe your soul this mid February
Melanie MacLaren – “Deep dark sleep”-I liked this song the moment I clicked play for the first time. The atmospheric elements are not what I typically feature with folk, but the vocal from MacLaren is outstanding. Once the vocal harmonies enter the track, …
Three exciting indie pop tracks including a brand new song from the incomparable Ben Abraham!
Ben Abraham – “I am here (Walk and sing)”–Ben Abraham has one of the best voices in the music industry today. He’s a world class talent and his songwriting talent seems to have no bounds. That said, this latest track’s guitar work is …
Three indie folk tunes to ease you into this weekend
Children of Indigo – “College Kid”-You might not be college age and think that you won’t relate to this song, but it’s definitely a song for everyone who as been in that late teen early 20s age group at some point. It’s got …
Three indie rock jams to set the tone for your midweek
The Hamptons – “The clouds”-If you’re looking for an up tempo rock energy, check out the Hamptons. There’s a good sense of momentum to the track, which seems to soar. The lead vocal does a great job of giving expressive inflection without being …
