One of the cool things we’ve enjoyed about utilizing Groover is that there are a wide range of styles presented on the platform. While we tend to feature music in the Americana and folk worlds often, it’s great to see how folks approach these unique styles from many places around the world.
Jake Merritt – “Life Will Go On”
-If you’re a fan of sincere throwback Americana music, you’ll appreciate the story of Merritt’s “Life Will Go On.” It’s a song about the death of a loved one, but knowing that things will not be the same as life goes on. “We’ll still have pictures and memories,” but ultimately it’s sad once a person is gone. The song is a mix of a pep talk that life will go on with the lament of loss. The throwback country two-step style works perfectly for the honesty of the message. It’s sad if you’ve lost someone, but it’s the kind of song that reminds us why it’s importance to feel that pain as we go on.
Jerry Holiday – “My Love Won’t Be in Memphis”
-This is a lovely song by a wonderful vocalist named Jerry Holiday. Everything from the color balance of the electric guitar to the sincerity in the vocal all feels like it has oozed out of a time machine. There’s a dynamic style to the melody that reminds me of the 1950s popular music. Honestly, the song reminds me of a lot of music that was on the oldies stations when I was growing up. The careful melody lines are balanced with a controlled vocal style and great solo lines from the electric guitar. This is a beautiful blending of blues and vintage rock n’ roll for a classic sound that will put a smile on Elvis Presley fans.
Jaden Decker – “Thrown To The Wolves”
-Generally, we avoid overtly political music because it’s hard for a little music blog to really have a political position. That said, this message isn’t about left or right; it’s about human rights. We’re here to support the message of an innocent person being falsely accused. Further, beyond the lyrical message, it’s just a really great well-written song. Decker’s vocal has a bit of an Oliver Anthony rasp to it that pairs well with the critical message of the lyrics. Part of what I love about the song is that it’s so visceral in detail without being hyperbolic. I’m glad that he made it through the ordeal to tell the story; here’s hoping the song brings awareness to the problem.
Amy Papiransky – “Pencil Me In”
-From the first time I listened to this song I was blown away by the quality. The songwriting is high level, creating images that pull the listener in right from the start. The vocal is well done as well. I really appreciate the electric guitar details here as well. The lyrics are ultimately about being “done trying” and moving on from a failed relationship. If you’ve ever been through a challenging breakup, this song will definitely connect. It’s a relatable lyrical concept and a nice cool adult contemporary style song with some light, folksy elements that I really enjoyed.
David Berkeley – “Wild Gods”
-I try to explain to people the type of folk music I enjoy; this song from David Berkeley embodies that style well. It’s thoughtful, patient, and well-written. The lyrical style pulls the listener in right from the start. The vocal is outstanding, allowing the listener to feel like you’re sitting down having a conversation with an old friend. The subtle vocal harmonies on the chorus remind me of what I love about listening to Noah and Abby Gundersen’s vocals. This whole composition is a sincere style of folk music that is grounded with excellent, professional production quality. The slide guitar on this song adds texture that makes it transcend genre in the best way possible. This is an intriguing song well worth your time to sit and meditate with it.
Image courtesy: Jerry Holiday IG
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