The Arcadian Wild – “Wander. Wonder.” -One of my favorite finds in the past few years has been The Arcadian Wild. I’ve told nearly everyone about them. So imagine my delight when I got a new track from them; feeling a bit like …
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Finding folk music like a cool drink of spring water
Michael Witt – “Late Rose” -Witt’s vocal quality is superb, giving the track a solid basis from the start. Add in some layered instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics to give the song added depth. When the full band emerges on the chorus, there’s a …
An indie music mix to get you thinking
Night Flight – “God Knows” -This UK-based indie rock band has a ton of charm to their style. The cool groove feels a bit like 90s alt rock at times, but then the positive vibes leak in with the backing vocals and it …
Five folk tunes to share with a friend
Jonathan Elyashiv – “Wire Days” -Sometimes folk music comes in a blended form, such as this wonderful anthem from Jonathan Elyashiv. The folk rock elements keep your toes tapping. The overall composition will have you reflecting back on the best of the 70s …
Talented singer songwriters to make the world a better place
Canyon City – “3 Hours” -We’ve covered Canyon City in the past, so our regular readers are familiar with this incredibly talented artist. In fact, not long ago we did an interview with him. This track “3 Hours” adds to that already-successful work …
New neoclassical compositions awaiting your discovery
Daniela Mastrandrea – “Lo Specchio” -Mastrandrea’s compositions are lush and rewarding. If you put this piece on, you’ll feel yourself begin to immediately calm down. The melody line is comforting yet will keep you engaged. It’s the perfect style of music for a …
Album Review: Adrienne Tooley – The Slow Season
When we first heard Adrienne Tooley’s music, we couldn’t help but stop everything to listen to her sound. It’s a bit 60s folk revival, a bit modern, but with this characteristic authenticity that lures in the listener. Let’s take a listen to the …
Indie pop is alive and well – Lunchtime Playlist June 20
Lion Sphere – “Keep Dreaming” -This is one of the most intriguing songs I’ve heard all year. The initial vibe is neosoul, but some of the jazz-based textures in this track go in a number of unique directions. The vocals and keys, especially, …
Do you hear the people sing? A harmony-rich playlist
Jekyll Wood – “Who You Are” -The opening harmony on this track is as tight as can be. It starts off there and then grows into a syncopated, hook-heavy fun track. It’s hard to find a comparison here, but the harmonies do remind …
An intriguing mix to start the week – Lunchtime Playlist June 18
Muddy Ruckus – “Bellows to Mend” -If blues are your thing, you need to spin Muddy Ruckus. We’ve covered them many times on the site, but they keep blowing us away with their solid work. It feels gritty and raw, yet the performance …
