King Neptune – “In the morning”-There’s a really peaceful energy to the acoustic guitar in this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, of course, but I like how the track builds on itself. The opening feels like a pretty standard acoustic …
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Three new folk tunes from Josh Radnor, Jordan Prince, and Duncan Covey
Josh Radnor – “The high road”-Equal parts philosophy and introspection, Josh Radnor’s latest track “The high road” has layers of meaning. You get the sense that each line was penned with intention. For me, the line, “what would Jesus do? and other sages …
Three Americana tunes to help you enjoy the weekend
Olivia Ellen Lloyd – “In the valley”-If you’ve been around my Americana coverage much this year, you’ve seen Lloyd’s name a few times. I can’t get enough of this minimalistic, genuine Americana style. Lloyd’s poetic writing and pointed, sincere vocal, reminds me of …
So You Wanna Be a Folk Singer? Three Guitar Recommendations
Guest post: By Don East – Editor For Killer Rig Perhaps it was the magic of generations past, or the tradition of popular culture, folk music hascaptured your heart. Whether you are already musically inclined or just getting started, folk iswhere you want …
The Satellite Station Shares ‘Simple Miracles’
If you have been following our site for awhile, chances are you welcomed the music of The Satellite Station into your ears with joy. The moniker of talented songwriter Travis Rue, the project is pure haunting and impressive folk – stripped down and …
Three innovative new indie folk tunes for your midweek joy
Sarah Connolly – “Wishing bone”-I really appreciate the unhurried timing of this track from Connolly. The rhythm section provides a timeless base, allowing Connolly’s quality vocal to soar. There’s a really interesting dynamic between the tone of Connolly’s voice and the effect on …
Three indie pop artists to catch your attention
Lauryn Macfarlane – “Nowhere town”-This track is an absolute mashup of a track, bringing together pop synth elements with handclaps and a hard hitting vocal flavor. I can’t quite put my finger on who Macfarlane sounds like, but there’s definitely a bit of …
3 Unique and Fresh Acts For Everyone
Bird Concerns – “Distance” “Distance” beautifully captures the essence of California. The band have the harmonies and indie rock chops to play to the western desert wasteland. We especially love the guitar solo that pretty much solidified our love for the band. This …
Paper Anthem: : : Glorious Rock You NEED to Hear
Paper Anthem – “Sunday” We have had our ear on songwriter Joseph Hitchcock for awhile. The artist has continued to put out intriguing and affecting tracks for years now. With his newest act, Paper Anthem, he lives up to his immense talent. Odds …
Ally Evenson: FFO Emotive Songwriting
Ally Evenson – “Bite My Tongue” There is something special here. Ally Evenson is an introspective songwriter who seems to be able to construct emotive tracks with relative ease. “Bite My Tongue” is taken from a personal and traumatic life event, but turned …
