Luke Beling – “My African Dream”-Fans of narrative folk music are going to find a lot to like about this new song from Luke Beling. It’s an international saga with some timeless advice about living a full life. It’s ultimately a connection between …
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New Holiday Tracks to be Thankful For
Well it’s that time of year again. We are super thankful that we get unique holiday originals as well as fresh takes on classic tracks. Enjoy! Kaiak – “A Fairy Tale (This Christmas)” This one feels classic while being original. The Swedish duo …
Three intriguing tracks at the intersection of alt country and Americana
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh – “The Christmas Flannel Song”-I don’t personally feature Christmas music very often, so for me to write about it I have to like it a lot. This is a wonderful song from Tranbaugh, with shades of John Prine’s storytelling and …
Three indie rock tracks to bring some energy to this late November
Subtle Orange – “Bailey’s”-Fans of up tempo indie-inflected energetic rock will love this track. It’s got some quirks and we love that. The production includes blips and pops, layers of guitars and electronic elements that make the track stand out. But the soaring …
Three indie folk tunes to set the midweek mood
Haleigh Bowers – “Living proof”-There’s a spirited expression in every line of this song. I really like Bowers’ vocal and the intricate detail on the melody. But these factors come together to create a “mood” unlike anything I’ve heard in indie folk this …
Katy Rea Stuns on Her Beautiful Debut
Singer songwriter Katy Rea has an utterly captivating sound. On her debut album, The Urge That Saves You, Rea croons in a style that will draw comparisons to established artists like Angel Olsen as well as classic ’70’s acts. The recording style is …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to hear and share with friends
Gabby Donnelly – “Carolina”-The composition of this track works really well for me; it’s got an acoustic basis, a quality lead vocal, and some really nice backing elements that give it a sense of depth. I’m a huge fan of the standup bass …
Three dreamy pop tracks that are sure to bring you contemplative joy
Jagger – “Melancholic”-If there was a holy book for music genres, “Melancholic” would be in the definition of dream pop. This song has beautiful atmospheric elements in the opening with a lead vocal that absolutely soars. One might expect a song about sadness …
Three Americana tracks with inspiring depth and texture
Zach Angeloni – “Detroit shoreway living”-The jazzy upright bass makes this song for me. The vocal is good and the acoustic guitar has a lot of character, but that bass really does it. The overall vibe of this track is genre-blending in the …
Three wonderful acoustic folk tracks that are sure to impress
Wilfred – “Blue jean overalls”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, you’ve come to the right place. Wilfred definitely has a thoughtful, captivating acoustic style here. The narrative is about a woman with blue jean overalls, a surface level observation of a …
