John Ward – “Turn my eyes to the sky”-This is a cathartic piece of music with poetic lyrics and a soothing melody. I really enjoy the way that John Ward approaches the melody and message of this song. There’s a genuineness that immediately …
Category: Acoustic
Three talented singer songwriters to start your week off right
Daphne Gale – “Kills me too”-The acoustic guitar work on this song is really inviting, then the vocal is delightfully warm. The combination makes for a song that feels comfortable and sweet. The lyrics are loving, about how it feels to have that …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to find your old guitar again
Nikki Henskens – “Sticky bar”-The fingerpicking on this song was enough to get me to say yes, but then Nikki Henskens began to sing and absolutely won me over. The expressive lead vocal here reminds me a lot of Andrea von Kampen. It’s …
Three creative Americana tracks to push the genre’s boundaries
Luke Klifman – “Tiptoe”-If you love steel guitar, you’ll love the opening of this song. As a matter of fact, as soon as I heard this song I shared it with a friend of mine who loves steel guitar. The overall energy of …
Three captivating new folk tracks for your late spring playlist
Brother James – “The Other Side”-This is one of the most beautiful compositions I’ve heard this year. It’s remarkable that Brother James continues to produce such amazing, awe-inspiring music. Everything from the poignant lyrics to the strings help to create a depth to …
Three folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
by David Lappin “Safety Net” by Brother James is one of those songs that upon first listen, I had to pause and rewind. And then repeat. There’s a lulling quality to the track, and just as I felt the music carry me to …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a peaceful mood this weekend
Talel McBriar – “The Conversation”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic track, look no further than Talel McBriar’s recent track “The Conversation.” A nice mix of melodic variation and atmospheric swells in the background give the song a varied composition style. The lead …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your early June playlist
Jonah Kagen – “Broken”-The production value on this track is incredibly good. The vocal is solid and the guitar does a nice job of setting the mood of the piece. The overall composition is really quite comfortable. But the lyrics will definitely shake …
Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three enigmatic pop acts for your summertime playlist
GoldFord – “Dreams of Summertime”-There’s an expressive acoustic energy to this track that pulls the listener in right away. Stick around because the track really picks up with an upbeat soulful rock style as well. The whole thing is a delight from start …
