Three acoustic singer songwriters that you’ll want to add to your rotation

Jane Symmes – “Keeping Your Sweater”
-From the first line of this song about being hung over on a Sunday, I felt an immediate connection with Kris Kristofferson style writing. I’m sure he’d appreciate the spirit of this track. There’s an earthy, thoughtful lyricism here that absolutely stands out from the crowd. Stylistically, the track is a bit more folk rock than expected, but it works well. There’s a measured emotional quality to the song about being cautious before jumping too quickly into a relationship. If you’ve ever been in the position of learning from your mistakes, to do things better the next time around, this track will resonate. It’s so grounded and sincere, it’s got a genuine connection right at its core.

Nick Costa – “Santa Ana Winds”
-It’s weird to describe a guitar as being “breathy” since it doesn’t actually use breath… but if you click play on this track you’ll hear what I mean right away. It’s got this sense of space and movement that I absolutely adore. The phrasing of the lyrical lines might be my favorite part of the whole thing. Costa’s writing style reminds me a bit of what I love about Joe Purdy’s songwriting. Once the vocal harmonies enter the track, it feels like it’s from another time period. The line about “begging for rain” as a sort of spiritual balm for the maladies of life really feels timeless as well. If you’re a fan of timeless acoustic folk styling in the vein of the Milk Carton Kids, you’re going to love this one.

Jordan Whitlock and Memory Spells – “You Tell Me”
-The first time I heard the song “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes, I felt like someone actually took the breath out of my lungs. This track has a similar effect, delicate harmonies that absolutely make the listener stop in their tracks. I don’t know how the vocals can feel so sweetly fragile yet carry such power, but they do. There’s a poetic energy to the lyrics about praying for rain, living with the fog, and wondering if you really have any power to influence the world around you. It does certainly feel like a prayer or, perhaps, a lamentation. In our moments where we feel the most lost, those can sometimes feel like the most fleeting prayers. This is a heartfelt piece of art.