Gideon Brown – “Lose My Way”-Brown’s style is reminscent of the 60s, bringing an energy that we rarely hear these days. The thoughtful, introspective lyrics feel familiar. The overall piece is delightfully unique compared to so much of the new music out today. …
Category: Acoustic
Four soothing neoclassical tracks for this new week
Prof. Lacasse – “Lost and Found”-The first time I heard this evocative neoclassical piano piece, I stopped in my tracks. This is the kind of track that explains why I even consider myself a “fan” of neoclassical music. It has such soul and …
Album Review: Sheldoncole – Belarus
Whether you call it folk music or “acoustic singer songwriter,” one thing is for certain; Sheldoncole is a talented musical act deserving of much broader attention. This 2019 release Belarus knocked my socks off from first listen. I am eager to present this …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
A Dreary Tuesday Playlist
Dawn Riding – “Trouble” The music of this Oakland trio is beautifully simple and heartbreakingly endearing. The harmonies are especially affecting and showcase classic folk and country leanings with a ear to the present. Relying on their talent, Dawn Riding craft mature soundscapes …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
Delightful dash of variety to start the week
Glom – “Forlorn”-If you’ve been following my picks in rock lately, I’ve not been big on “alt rock” really. It takes something really special and Glom seems to do that here. There’s something about the unconventional melody and the overall “mood” of the …
Kensington Moore – “Slow” – Promising pop songwriter on the rise
If you’re looking for a pop star on the rise who has depth in her writing, you need to spend some time with Kensington Moore’s music. There’s such depth and emotion in this track, “I can’t help that I love you.” If you’ve …
Folk singer songwriters to get you through the midweek
The Satellite Station – “Fear of the sea”-Seldom do we find a song that so eloquently pairs the melody with the meaning and lyrics of a song. The Satellite Station are an immediate “add” to our list of favorites around here with this …
Five fabulous folk tracks (that are why you follow this site)
Eva and the Vagabond Tales – “Please Keep Me”-I really like the stripped down sincerity of this track. It’s a heart’s lament in folk chords, fronted by a beautifully articulate female lead. This is the kind of artistry that continues to bring us …
