Kai Bosch – “Tulips” Youthful songwriter Kai Bosch has an old soul. His music has found praise worldwide with a diverse audience. Technically, we could classify it as lo-fi pop, but the songwriting transcends genre. Smooth and soulful, “Tulips” is absolutely alluring. Sonically …
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Heartfelt and Beautiful Friday Tracks
Luke De-Sciscio – “Clever Ghost” “Clever Ghost” is one of our favorite songs in the new year. It is beautiful, not unlike a lot of folk troubadour Luke De-Sciscio’s work. There is a gentle sway here, only crafted by an artist of a …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to bring back a bit of that old fashioned charm
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some Lights”-There’s a lot to be said for good phrasing in a classic acoustic singer songwriter tune. Fox has that part figured out with this song. It just feels like you should believe every word he says. The guitar …
Three new acoustic folk tunes that will help you feel a wide range of meaningful emotions
The Ballroom Thieves – “Right On Time”-The Ballroom Thieves have honestly become a site favorite here lately. The indie folk sound they create feels like everything we loved about Mandolin Orange when they first emerged. The sound has elements of roots country blended …
Three intriguing new singer songwriter tracks that you’ll want for your 2024 playlists
Alex Crossland – “Parade”-Every lyric of this song feels like it was intentionally penned in its place. The question at the heart of the song is sort of a breakup song. It seems that the person was a bit overly dramatic, so this …
Featured Single: Satisfying Pop Rock “Scandi Queen” from Tim Voilhat
Tim Voilhat – “Scandi Queen”-If you’re a fan of upbeat pop rock, give this track a spin for sure. Voilhat does a good job of writing the kind of melody that pulls the listener in right from the start. The soaring vocal and …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three folk artists keeping the depth and beauty of the genre alive in 2024
McKay – “Last Man Alive”-I’ve thought on many occasions about what it would be like to be the last man alive. This song does a great job of expressing some of those sentiments. The acoustic guitar and piano work together really well on …
Three outstanding indie folk songs that will have you reminiscing the past and hoping for the future
Hello Darling – “Holy Water”-If you’ve been around my music coverage for any length of time, you know I’m a sucker for good harmonies. The gospel-like harmonies on the chorus of this track certainly allow it to take off. The clarity of the …
Three engaging new Americana tracks you’ll want in steady rotation for 2024
Austin B. Sweeney – “Carryin’ On”-There’s a subtle blues energy to this track that makes it work right from the start. I’m a huge fan of the effect the organ has on the overall sound. The mix ends up being a bit heavy …
