Tyler Meacham – “Unknowing”-The relaxing acoustic guitar work and quality lead vocal here immediately stood out to me. I was pulled in to the intimate recording style and sweet lyrical connection. If you’ve ever sat in the room with someone that you can’t …
Category: Acoustic
Three Americana tracks to make you think about the past and the future
GoldenOak – “Islands”-If you’re looking for a crispy modern folk style, go no further than GoldenOak’s great new style. The electric guitar really shines through on this one and the vocals are really well done. It’s got a moving rhythm to it that’s …
Three acoustic folk tunes to remind you why you started following our site
Ben Matchett – “Damn this feeling”-The easy going guitar work on this track is just the access point, but the more you listen the more you will be impressed by the pickin. Matchett’s vocal is also really good quality. The combination is a …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to mellow out your midweek
Oblivion Orchestra – “Yours/Mine”-This is a heartfelt track with some interesting elements to it. There’s an experimental energy in the background to go with an acoustic quality that drives the folk spirit of the track. The lonesomeness in the voice really connects with …
Three calming neoclassical tracks to bring in the new week
Barry Hudson-Taylor – “Portraits of Jane”-The calming energy of this track is undeniable. From the very opening lines, there’s an unfolding feeling, like flipping the pages of a new book. Your mind is more interested in what’s going to open up next in …
Three acoustic tunes that’ll put a smile on your face this spring
Shadwick Wilde – “When all of this is over”-There’s a mesmerizing acoustic style to this track. The guitar sets a mood, but Wilde has a timeless vocal style that is, in a word, striking. If you haven’t heard this one, definitely sit down …
Album Review: Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet
Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet begins with an intriguing mixed acapella track. But honestly, my heart went aflutter when I clicked on the second track. “H.I.M.” is about having your heart securely in the hands of someone else. It’s about being a …
Beautifully Strange Art You Need
Alex McArtor – “Wasteland” If there were ever a harder to classify track, “Wasteland” is a near endless puzzle. Vocally, we are reminded of some of the best melancholic crooners like Lana and Conor. Musically, it has a dark country vibe throughout while …
Three indie folk tunes that’ll make you want to pick up your guitar again
Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk”-The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I feel like a lot of folk today is in a hurry to get handclapping, but this track shows that a song can be spiritual …
Three classic folk singer songwriters to end the work week
Chris Considine – “Long lost friend”-This track has the kind of acoustic guitar work that folk fans love. It’s approachable, easy going, and allows the vocal to really shine. I don’t know anything about the characters in this story, but the song makes …
