Mark Fossen – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” I know, we all love the Darlene Love version of this so much that it is almost sacrilege to listen to any other. Well, we have rejected some on this very principle. Yet, what this …
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Three Americana tunes to get your week off to a great start
Midnight Canyon – “On my radio”-There’s a cool tone over this composition from Midnight Radio. Fans of Fleetwood Mac and that style of folk-influenced rock music from the 70s will dig Midnight Canyon. There’s something about the sound that reminds me a bit …
Artist Interview: Mixtape for the Milky Way – Side project of accomplished singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith
The first song I ever heard from the moniker Mixtape for the Milky Way came in as a submission in a stack of many other singer songwriters. The track was “Heavy” and it immediately lived up to its name. It was light hearted …
Three folk pieces from William Fitzsimmons, Galapaghost, and Jesper Hasnaoui
William Fitzsimmons – “As long as I can breathe”-Every time we get a submission from an artist the caliber of William Fitzsimmons, I pinch myself. He’s an iconic artist and definitely doesn’t need the press from a small time blog like ours. That …
Three wonderful new folk singer songwriters
Hejduk – “Into the moon”-Truthfully, this track really reminded me of Ben Abraham. I am definitely a fan of Hejduk’s vocal style. The combination of the folk guitar work and vocal phrasing makes for a peaceful folk energy. I’ve personally become a bit …
Singer Songwriter Dillon Masaru Shines With Heartfelt Folk
We have built our site on the discovery of unknown singer songwriters. It has become a point of pride for us to be able to share such great artists with a larger audience. Truth is, there are far too many great storytellers out …
Three intriguing takes on rock music in late 2020
Boo Seeka – “Never enough”-I don’t even know what category of “rock” this song is, but I am certain it will make you want to dance. We stopped covering “electro pop” as a category, but this song is definitely dance club worthy. The …
Three exceptional neoclassical pieces that stand out from the crowd
Tom Ashbrook – “Solitude II”-When I hear a neoclassical piece that makes me feel like this, I have to say yes. I don’t even fully understand what Ashbrook’s style does that evokes so much emotion, but it’s delightful. The cinematic mix of the …
Three breathtaking new folk songs you will want to hear
Katherine Priddy – “Still winter, still waiting”-This is a beautiful song sung by a talented singer. Priddy’s vocal is like the warm glow of a fireplace. I admire the winter theme, certainly. The lyrical style will have you thinking of poetic imagery. But …
It’s December! Here is Your Top Holiday Playlist
Våra – “Christmas Slow Dance” This is how we like our Holiday music. Stripped back, relying on great storytelling and talent. This artist has a great singer songwriter style, regardless of season or yuletide cheer. The acoustic guitar gives a sway to the …
