Tom Baird – “Buckskin Stallion Blues” (Live) – Townes Van Zandt cover-If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I don’t feature covers very often; if I do, it has to be great. This is an amazing cover of a classic …
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Three original singer songwriters to captivate new audiences
Rob Rice – “Tiny window”-I like the delicate balance between a light folk energy and a storytelling sentimentality in this piece. Rob Rice brings a vocal that feels familiar. The lyrics are calming, thoughtful, and genuine. The harp and other orchestral elements help …
What to do With a Toxic Parent
What to do With a Toxic Parent When you’re a child, you want to believe the best about your parents or guardians. They are your role models. These are the individuals who show you what it’s like to be an adult. You’re watching …
Rob Quo: Our Favorite Singer Songwriter
Rob Quo – “Keep Your Distance” We feel lucky to have found UK songwriter Rob Quo this week. He has everything we could want in an artist. Vocally, he is compelling in a way that croons directly to our burdened heart. We were …
How Do You Cope When Someone Ghosts You?
How Do You Cope When Someone Ghosts You? Ghosting is the act of cutting somebody off without explanation. When someone ghosts you, it can be painful. The person cuts off contact, and you don’t know why. You may suspect certain reasons, but they …
Three genre-bending new indie folk tunes
Westhead – “Benji”-The crooning sincerity of the lead vocal here reminds me of Rayland Baxter. I mean that as high praise. In fact, the whole composition reminds me of some really remarkable modern folk writers. By the time the strings enter the track, …
Three unconventional yet fantastic examples of indie rock in early 2021 (with a song of the year candidate)
Morningbird – “Who knew”-Honestly, it’s early doors on 2021 but Morningbird might be my favorite band making new music right now. This song absolutely shreds. It’s got a psych rock energy to it at times, but the vocals and overall mix is absolutely …
Three Americana tracks to add to your old time music playlist
Kyle McKearney – “Devil water”-This is a remarkable narrative folk song about… well, probably not actually water. It’s got a gentle storytelling style and an amazing vocal. The two work together for a style that we just don’t hear enough on the radio …
Three thoughtful new folk songs for your midweek
Mo Kenney – “Strange powers”-We’ve covered Mo Kenney in the past, so it’s not at all surprising to hear that we have her back for this new track. The intimate acoustic guitar work on this one is really solid and the relaxing vocal …
Three engaging new pop tunes to get you moving
Pete and Sarah – “Take me back”-I don’t typically feature music with 80s style synth energy, but this one hit me right. I dig the layered vocal harmonies on this one. The lyrical concept of reunifying after a split is actually really inspiring, …
