ilonalowe – “Holy The Night” This has the nostalgic sway of many classic holiday tracks. Yet, the original from this talented young artist is something guaranteed to warm many listeners. Vocally, we love it, especially as it unfolds throughout the track. Instrumentally, it …
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2020 Album of the Year – Editor Greg Jones’s Top 10
10. Black Match – Nowhere-We’ve covered a lot of folk bands over the years, so it takes something special for an act like this to stand out. Let me just say that Black Match have a mood about their music that will put …
Three new singer songwriters to warm up this chilly time of year
Morly – “Twain Harte”-I was not expecting the energy of this track when I first listened. Morly’s vocal cuts through the air like a hot knife; the lyrics are complex and expressive. It’s about love, sure, but it’s about this open expression of …
Three indie folk tracks to put a smile on your face
Noah Floersch – “Pretty sure”-There’s an optimism to this track that puts a smile on my face with each listen. The acoustic energy at the heart of the track is definitely intriguing for me. The lines feel genuine, expressive, and even a bit …
Two neoclassical pieces for this special time of the year
Moodee – “Winter”-There’s a brightness in the piano on this piece of music that immediately made it stand out for me. Of course there are some familiar melodies here that will have you thinking of the holiday season, but aside from that the …
3 “Song of the Year” Contenders
Oddnesse – “Hot Air” This is one of the more surprisingly great tracks we have heard in awhile. The project of songwriter Rebecca Arango, we were reminded of some of our favorite genres throughout “Hot Air”. The shimmering guitars speak of a shoe …
Three Americana tracks to make you fall in love with the genre all over again
John Mark Nelson – “Good to be home”-This is a beautiful nostalgic piece of music that will have you thinking about the holidays. In a year where many will not see family, this song will be a bit bittersweet. It’s easy going, relaxing …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your list of favorites
Fellow Hollow – “Blue”-This piece of music reminds me of some really wonderful folk acts like Bears Den, Darlingside, and even Fleet Foxes. The lush textures between the acoustic guitar and the vocal harmonies are absolutely stunning. This is the kind of song …
Three exciting new folk tunes for your midweek
Cass and Crossland – “Bar song”-If you like the up tempo folk sound of the Lumineers and the Oh Hellos, you’ll love this new song from Cass and Crossland. It’s got a nice singalong energy to it. It’s the feel good song we …
Three unique takes on avant garde “pop” music styles
Tessa Violet – “Wishful drinking”-I’ve been covering and listening to Tessa Violet for a few years. She’s a FORCE in music today. I was thrilled that we received this song as a submission. Tessa Violet is a YouTube superstar who has legitimate pop …
