Mindy Gledhill – “Bring me close”-This song is a dream. There’s a light, sweet energy to the composition that makes me feel like I’m among the clouds. The gentle, expressive “I could sing your name out loud…” whew! What a beautiful line, well …
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Three new indie folk tunes to get your toes tapping in early 2021
Pinewood – “Steady hold”-Feel the jingly, jangly optimism of this track… it just hits right for early 2021. Something about the blending of the banjo and the synth works for us on this one. Typically this kind of “big folk production” doesn’t resonate …
Easing into the new year with a featured neoclassical piece by Nemo Filou
Nemo Filou – “Lutèce”-The breathtaking composition style of this neoclassical piece from Nemo Filou stood out to me immediately. It’s one part quiet and contemplative, while also having this moving energy to it. Something about the chord selections even feel jazzy to me …
2021 Sound: 2 Exceptional Artists to Watch This Year
Kyns – “The End” “The End” is one of those exceptional tunes that beautifully captures the moment. Crafted within the artist’s bedroom during quarantine, Kyns shows a vulnerability that 2020 will be known for. With urgency and talent, her ability to layer intriguing …
Best For Last: Final Original Xmas Playlist
Broken Fires – “Winter Warmer” This is definitely a Holiday track we can get behind. Songwriting wise, this may be the best writing we have heard from a “Christmas” song this year. The clever lyrics should not be taken for granted, and deserve …
Three indie pop tunes to get you through the end of 2020
Shawn Mathews – “Next to me”-I like the beginning of the song, but after the beat changes for the pre-chorus the track just hits different. The lyrics are straightforward, which we need more of in this world. Speak directly and say what you …
Three indie folk tunes to bring comfort
Salt Tree – “She’s the one”-There’s an acoustic folk energy here that emerges for me. I rarely find music in this genre produced this well, but it really stands out. The lyrics are minimalist and meaningful. Anyone who has ever been enamored by …
Three unique textures in Americana music in 2020
davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Three folk singer songwriters for your favorite chill playlist
Lyre – “Season to change”-This is a folk duo that stands out from the crowd. The song has that special something that is more than the balance of its parts. I love the tenderness in the vocal balance here. It feels like the …
Three Americana pieces for late December bliss
Leeann Skoda – “Still”-The acoustic guitar work on this track definitely sets a mood. Once Skoda’s vocal enters the track, I am transported into a sublime place. I really appreciate the tenderness to the song. It might be easy to mention comparisons to …
