Madeline Finn – “Neat”-From the very start of this track, the steel guitar seems to command the attention of the listener. Once Finn’s vocal enters the track, there’s a haunting energy that absolutely stands out. It’s about finding your soul and seeking out …
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Three singer songwriters to sweeten your midweek
Emily Haden Lee – “Time is a thief”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk tune, Emily Lee Haden seems to have that under control. There’s a nostalgic sense to the track, but also a kind of mournful sincerity. I could relate to the …
Something Entirely Different: 3 Stop and Listen Tracks
The Heavy Hours – “Don’t Walk Around” 2020 needs this track. A fun and lovely track, “Don’t Walk Away” encompasses the accepting hold of folk rock. Mixing multiple genres, The Heavy Hours play a tight but bouncy and fun sound that drips with …
Genreless and Unique: Snowdreamer Rock
We try to humbly champion the unique art that comes from the musical community. Across the world, we receive submissions that don’t fit neatly into genre, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. For an example of this, listen to Snowdreamer. The …
Three new indie folk tunes to keep the genre alive
The Sea The Sea – “Stumbling Home”-There’s a beautiful chemistry between the duo voices of The Sea The Sea. There’s a delicate quality to the recording that pulls me in right away. The sparing production work is perfect for the overall style. Something …
Three genre-defying fantastic new tracks
Alice Bloom – “California Dream”-The lead vocal on this track won me over right away. The atmospheric quality of the track sets it apart from a crowded world of singer songwriters. I really appreciate the poetic lyrical style. There’s a dreamlike quality to …
Three brand new tracks in the “classic rock” genre
The Gus Glynn Band – “Old songs”-Something about the lead vocal on this song reminds me of George Harrison. The spirit of this track seems like something old George would have appreciated as well. There’s a nice texture to the electric guitar here …
Three fabulous rising star singer songwriters
Zleep – “My love”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk tune, definitely give this one a spin. There’s an intimacy in the vocal harmonies that won me from first listen. Something about the slowed down two step and the electric guitar kind of …
Three emerging singer songwriters for your playlist
JMES – “Hopeless romantic”-The pop glow on this track is positively infectious. The way the backing track connects with the mood of the vocal is really good. The lyrics have an abstract meaning that is open to the interpretation of the listener. The …
A pair of relaxing neoclassical pieces
Raffaele Grimaldi – “Elegy for I”-The calming nature of this piece is evident from the outset. I was moved by the subtlties in composition here. The two hands of the piano player feel like different instruments in the mix. The music box style …
