Tom Webber – “Howling at the moon”
-If you’re a fan of old school bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about Tom Webber’s sound. The effect on the guitars gives it a feeling of those late 50s and early 60s classic “roots of rock” type of songs. Webber’s vocal inflection definitely feels like a classic blues sound. This is a song about getting a little crazy late at night. It’s a party rock song with a bluesy energy and it works really well.
Valley Road – “The wind blew west”
-The immediate comparison for this band and song is Joy Williams from the Civil Wars. I don’t make that comparison often, so when I do it’s because the sound demands it. Valley Road have captured a certain type of intimacy in their folk music that really pulls the listener in. Even the inflections on the ends of each phrase sounds like the way Williams could convey an old time sincerity. This is a song that sounds like it could have been written 100 years ago and still holds up today. The low harmony and fiddle work give the song additional layers of depth. It’s very impressive and sure to find a following among some of our readership.
Sofia Talvik – “Circle of Destruction”
-There’s a sweet sincerity to the string work on this track that’s sure to win over a lot listeners right away. Talvik has an interesting sound that feels like it has equal measure roots country and mid-20th century folk revival. It sounds like a song Pete Seeger would enjoy. Talvik’s expressive lyrics do a nice job of bringing an approachable sentiment that a wide range of folksy listeners can enjoy and join in. “Together is the only way we’ll win” feels like it could have come right from a mid-century camp meeting. I’ll let you decide which century… This is an exceptional song by a talented artist. It’s worth a share!
Image courtesy: Sofia Talvik IG
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