Glenn Kye – “Life Together”
-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies are wonderful. This is such a snapshot of the kind of music that we’ve been curating here for over a decade… it’s endearing and lovely. I’m super glad to share it. Hopefully the message inspires you want to do life (or at least your musical life) together with us.
Tommy Ashby – “Coastguard”
-The acoustic guitar creates a cathartic base here, but it’s the vocal that really makes this song connect for me. Whether you’re a fan of Gregory Alan Isakov or Sleepingatlast, this type of understated folksy vocal is something of a staple in the genre. It’s not the first time we’ve featured Ashby here and it’s easy to hear why we’re happy to have him back. The atmospheric elements are a bit more complex than a lot of the folk we tend to feature, but there’s certainly still space for this type of sound. The question, “are we getting close or are we getting cold?” is haunting and indicative of a romantic or friend relationship. It’s complex, relational, and relatable. This is mature songwriting done well.
Samuel Current – “Sweetbriar Mile”
-I’m such a sucker for this style of finger picking folksy Americana music. I’m not sure there’s even a specific genre, but I sure do enjoy it. The vocal is outstanding on this one as well. It’s clear that the artist has familiarity with some classic American roots music. The lyrical style is complex yet approachable. It sounds like a song that could have been born on the side of a real sweet creek. One of my favorite parts of the song is the way the pedal steel sings in the background, creating a sense of space and depth for the track. This is a lovely bit of composition and a delightful performance.
Image courtesy: Samuel Current IG
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