Mary Lou Lackey – “Snake in my Garden”-From the first time I clicked this song, I felt the immediate spiritual energy. The “snake in the garden” reference to the book of Genesis definitely carries resonance with classic folk music. There’s a bluesy rock …
Daily Archives: November 6, 2025
Three outstanding new folk pop songs that will restore your faith in contemporary songwriters
Larkk – “First Kiss”-When I click play on this song, I feel like I just opened the sweetest music box. You know those ones from the movies with the sweet little melody that plays as the box opens. Once Larkk’s vocal enters the …
Three brand new acoustic folk tracks with some truly captivating, stand out moments
Dylan Dunlap – “Flowers and Balloons”-There’s a forward momentum to the songwriting here that I really appreciate. The strum of the acoustic guitar has a rhythmic energy to it that keeps the song moving. But at the end of that first verse, the …
Album Review: Chris Rusin – Songs from a Secret Room
If you’re a fan of the intersection of rootsy country music with more of an adult contemporary production polish, there’s a lot to like about this new album from Chris Rusin. When I first clicked play on the opening track “Cinders,” I felt …



