Barry Hudson-Taylor – “Better Days”-Followers of my neoclassical coverage will be no stranger to Barry Hudson-Taylor. His composition style hits the nail on the head with neoclassical. It’s magical, light, and meandering. I’m not sure if these “better days” are the halcyon past …
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Three folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
by David Lappin “Safety Net” by Brother James is one of those songs that upon first listen, I had to pause and rewind. And then repeat. There’s a lulling quality to the track, and just as I felt the music carry me to …
Best Summer Playlist Adds
Japanese Wallpaper – “Leave A Light On” With summer creeping over a new horizon of freedom, you will need a soundtrack. Look no further than Australian act Japanese Wallpaper. “Leave A Light On” is the quintessential indie pop hit that will play perfectly …
Song of the Year? All the Queen’s Horses Shares “Jocelyn”
All the Queen’s Horses – “Jocelyn” If one was to take a masters class on songwriting, then “Jocelyn” would be its syllabus. A tale of emigration and heartbreak has won at the International Songwriting Competition 2020 with judges from Coldplay and Fleet Foxes. …
Instrumentals That Defy Description
Gushh – “Drifting Through the Emptiness of Space This Bristol based project beautifully crafts styles we love. With a shoe gaze base, Gushh expands and blossoms into an entirely encompassing sound we value immensely. The project of one artist who does all the …
Album Review: Clint Roberts – Rose Songs
by David Lappin While Rome burned, Nero sang. Legend has it that the infamous emperor was found strumming his lyre and singing from the rooftop of his palace as flames consumed the city below. In the first track off Clint Roberts’ debut album, …
Three unique singer songwriters creating textures that stand out from the crowd
Luke Gittins – “To be alive”-If you’re looking for an upbeat near-pop style anthem, this song from Luke Gittins will connect for you. It’s got a style that feels like it SHOULD be pop, even if it isn’t the style of pop that …
Three engaging new folk tracks for this early June
Archer Monk – “I am not there”-The acoustic finger picking on this track is really engaging. It starts off with a flavor that feels perfectly timeless. The vocal style from Archer Monk feels like it could have come from the “good old days.” …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a peaceful mood this weekend
Talel McBriar – “The Conversation”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic track, look no further than Talel McBriar’s recent track “The Conversation.” A nice mix of melodic variation and atmospheric swells in the background give the song a varied composition style. The lead …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your early June playlist
Jonah Kagen – “Broken”-The production value on this track is incredibly good. The vocal is solid and the guitar does a nice job of setting the mood of the piece. The overall composition is really quite comfortable. But the lyrics will definitely shake …
