Aaron Rizzo – “Florence Again”-The quality of the production on this track is absolutely outstanding. The lyrics are about the dream of being with someone and naming their daughter Florence. There’s a dreamlike energy to the way the vocal blends in the production …
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Three alt country tunes that beg for your attention in this late November
Emory Duncan – “If You Say Goodbye to California”-I’m not sure there’s really a genre for this new track from Emory Duncan, which is why the “alt” tag works so well here. There’s a banjo, so it’s at least Americana/folk adjacent. What I …
Featured Single: Jenny Kern – “Are We Still Falling In Love”
Jenny Kern – “Are We Still Falling In Love”-I’ve written about Jenny Kern’s music in the past, so it’s easy to hear why I said yes to this one as well. Kern has a fantastic voice and a great sense melody. This is …
Album Review: Jen Hawley – Fragile
Instead of leading this review with a genre tag, I just want you all to know that Jen Hawley has an amazing voice. That’s the most important part of this album; Jen Hawley can sing! Fans of pop-flavored music with aspects of several …
Three unique folk singer songwriters that are perfect for your autumn playlist
Tom Webber – “I Am What I Am”-When I first clicked play on this song, my approval finger was hovering over the button almost immediately due to the great guitar playing… then the vocal entered and I smashed that “APPROVE” button. Webber writes …
Three Americana tracks that’ll rip your heart out, drown it in whiskey, and put it back
The Roseline – “Aloneness”-I clicked play on this song and lost track of time. No, I don’t mean like it went fast. I mean like I can’t even tell what year it is anymore. This song is like a time machine. As a …
A pair of pop rock tracks that rise above the crowd
The Mezz – “Bridges”-It’s impossible to listen to this song without playing the air drums. *gestures wildly, but landing on the beat* See what I mean? Anyways, this is a great tune. The melody invites the listener in while the beat keeps it …
Three superbly talented new folk artists you’ll want to have in your playlists
Luke Gard – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I clicked play on this song from Luke Gard, I felt a connection with the acoustic guitar. It feels like the kind of narrative folk you’d hear sitting around a campfire. I appreciate how Gard is …
Three new folk rock tunes bringing a forward momentum to a timeless genre
Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
Featured Single: VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds” energetic folk pop tune
VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds”-Fans of the early 21st century folk revival are going to find a lot like in this song from VOYAGR. There’s an energetic folk style to the song that invites listeners to sing along. The harmonies are absolutely magical on …



