Morgantown – “Vegas”-I love these harmonies. Full stop. The review could end here. But you know what? It’s also just an amazing song with a gorgeous melody and interesting lyrics as well. If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music (you’re in the …
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Three brand new folk tracks from artists you will want to follow
Maggie Baring – “Jolene”-When a song has the iconic title of “Jolene,” I couldn’t help but wonder if it was a cover. It’s not. But you should absolutely still give this particular “Jolene” a spin because it’s really something special. It’s a song …
Jazzy, Funky, Beautiful: Featured Single “The Edge of Life” by Daniel Fiamengo
Daniel Fiamengo – “The Edge of Life”-This is a remarkable piece of songwriting that brings together jazz, funky, and an energy that you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere else. Fiamengo’s lyrical message encourages us to stop being afraid to live; it’s a …
Three new tracks that each put a unique twist on the time-honored rock ‘n roll tradition
Tinsley – “Distract Me”-If you’re a fan of pop rock, you’ve come to the right place. Tinsley has a palatable sound that allows the listener to follow every lyric. There’s a vocal purity to the sound that really appeals to me on this …
Three acoustic folk songs to move you to emotions this mid February
Darren Roy Clarke – “Dirty Face and a Broken Dream”-From the very opening fingerpicked lines of this song, I was interested. The subtle vocal work, especially with the harmonies, pull me in even more. It’s about intimacy, really. It’s a song about wanting …
Three Americana tracks that are sure to capture your attention
Trapper Schoepp – “Kate Blood”-Maybe it’s because his name’s Trapper and he writes songs like he’s from the early 20th century, but I have trouble hearing Trapper Schoepp’s music as anything but Americana. Bringing back the sad, tragic, and emotional songwriting of yesteryear, …
Exploring three of the most dynamic and interesting dream pop tracks we’ve heard this year
MANNY! – “Waiting”-From first listen, it’s pretty impossible not to hear a bit of a Michael Jackson vibe in this sound from MANNY! The unique funk elements in the instrumentation give the song an 80s feel, but it’s the subtle R&B styling in …
Future Sounds: Tech Innovations Reshaping Music
The evolution of music is marked by a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation, with technological advancements continuously redefining the boundaries of creativity. Emerging tools like AI Stem Splitters, AI Lyric Generators, and AI Chord Progression Generators are not just reshaping how music …
Three fabulous tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana music
Genevieve Racette – “Same Old Me”-This is a beautiful song. Everything from the orchestral backing to the quality of the vocal all works incredibly well here. It’s a song that has a cinematic charm while also feeling beautifully accessible as all folk music …
Featured Acoustic Folk Track: Sam Crooks – “After the Night”
Sam Crooks – “After the Night”-Typically we only feature brand new music, but this song from late 2023 popped up in our submissions and it was so good I couldn’t pass on it over a technicality. The mood of the track is largely …
