Mandi Mapes – “Daffodil Floors”-A piano… some atmospheric strings… and an amazing voice. Color me interested. Mandi Mapes writes with a poetic sweetness that caught my attention right away. I am sure there are some good comparison artists for this sound, but honestly …
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Artist Interview: Jacksonport’s John Fatum shares his heart for music
From the time I clicked play on “Fresh Flowers,” I knew there was something special about John Fatum’s project Jacksonport. The acoustic guitar was excellent, but there was something in the vocal that felt familiar and comfortable that almost cried out for connection. …
Three acoustic singer songwriters reminding us why we love writing about music
Doug Paisley – “Sometimes it’s so easy”-The phrasing on this track from Doug Paisley is something special. There’s an air to the track that makes it feel like a blend of James Taylor with more traditional country. The end result is an engaging …
Three folk singer songwriters that you’ll want to put on regular rotation
Kate McGill – “Roadkill”-There’s a sweetness to this recording that is undeniable. The harmonies are absolutely magical. The lyrical concept is intriguing, with a gruesome image mix with such beautiful vocals. The juxtaposition between the lyrical image and the music is actually really …
Three softer rock tracks that bring energy and enthusiasm for this coming weekend
SYML – “Believer”-We’ve featured SYML a few times in the past, so it’s always nice to see them in the inbox again. This track has a lot of chill, romantic energy to it. The harmonies, as always, are fantastic. That line, “hold me …
Three folk rock tunes that you’ll want for your playlists right away
Levi Barrett – “Orofino”-This song… man oh days… hit me in a special way. The opening has a beautiful steel guitar that caught my attention, then the vocal harmonies took the song in a powerful direction. It just sounds like home, if you …
Three energetic indie rock jams to jumpstart your week
The Housing Crisis – “Better weather”-If you’re looking for an up tempo jam, “Better weather” has that with a wonderful relatable lyrical concept. It’s about feeling depressed or sad and waiting for things to get better. The pop rock energy of the track …
Three Americana tracks to bring a sense of order to this new year
Marc Delgado – “January”-Well, talk about a perfectly timed song! The lyrics are about enduring a long, cold January. We can certainly connect with this one. There’s an optimism to the lyrics, too, that I appreciate. It’s about focusing on the hope of …
A pair of folk tunes to help you through the emotional complexity of breakups
Meadowlark – “Goodbye”-The soothing acoustic guitar on this track immediately caught my attention… then the vocal came in and absolutely won my heart over. What a gorgeous piece of songwriting with a colorful mood that makes the song work really well. If you’ve …
Three folk-based singer songwriters to get your new year off on the right step
Bad Mother Nature – “Now you’re gone”-This is a harmony driven blues song, basically. That said, the harmonies are absolutely outstanding. The overall vibe of the track feels polished and almost Queen-like in its construction. Fans of folk rock will find a lot …
