Ryan David Orr – “The floor of this house”-The easy going acoustic folk style of this track reflects what we’re all about on this site. There’s a sensibility here that might make you think about CSNY and that’s okay. The connectedness and deep …
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Turn on the fireplace and these three neoclassical pieces for weekend bliss
John Hayes – “Otariinae”-It’s not always easy to distinguish quality neoclassical pieces. Some say they “all sound the same,” but I challenge you to click play on this track if you think that’s the case. You can hear light and space between the …
Five need-to-know singer songwriters – January 2019
Emily James – “Can’t Say Goodbye”-We’ve covered James in the past, including an interview with her. It’s really exciting to hear her pop singer songwriter style continue to evolve. This track is particularly strong with an epic piano and some soaring vocals. The …
Anthem – Inducing Welshly Arms Are Back and Better Than Ever
There is a certain talent found in the ability to construct a bonafide rock anthem. Artists spend a painstaking amount of energy trying to craft one hook that will push their sound through the air buds of thousands, or even millions. A fateful …
Let’s light a fire with this indie rock – January 2019
The Strumbellas – “Salvation”-Truthfully we already covered this song a few weeks ago, but you know what we were so excited to get this inspired video we accepted it again. The Strumbellas are about to really take off this year, so we’re happy …
Album Review: Evergreen – Whole – A folk masterpiece tucked away in Edmonton
I am an unapologetically big fan of this band, Evergreen, from Edmonton. I found them last year and just can’t get enough. They have that magical factor that makes folk music stand out; the atmospheric guitars provide a basis to the lush vocals …
UK Songwriter Bella McKendree a Powerful Sound On Her New Track
UK songstress Bella McKendree is prepping what is slated to be a can’t miss album later this month. Her piano driven songwriting will win over hearts on her latest single “The One I’ll Always Love”, while her siren vocals express what can only be …
Four new folk tracks for early 2019
Simen Mitlid – “Saturdays”-Mitlid is a Norwegien acoustic folk artist who might just steal your heart right out from under you. There’s a poetic sincerity to the lines in this song that are superb. I love the little chord changes at the end …
2 Acts We CANNOT Get Enough Of
The Western Den – “Like You Do” “Like You Do” is a creatively constructed piece of indie goodness. Leaving behind the oft folk described label, the band pierces through genre and style with expert precision. The vocals of one half of the duo, Deni Hlavinka are nothing short of …
Zan Fiskum Crafts Uplifting “You Take Care of Me”
The music of Zan Fiskum is incredibly uplifting. This, of course, is part of the operating standard within the genre she espouses – worship. Yet, we hear a lot of submissions that never really get to the heart of this, settling instead for large …
