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 …
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 …
Featured Singer Songwriter Single: A.Roc Beta – “Lead Me”
A.Roc Beta – “Lead Me”-This is a song about blind obedience. It’s also endearing, sweet, and enjoyable to listen to. The track is a part of the soundtrack for the film Remnant 2. Fans of calming acoustic folk music will find a lot …
