If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Category: Acoustic
Three intriguing new Americana tracks that will get your toes tapping and open your heart
Zach Short – “Building a Home”-If you’re looking for an up tempo style of Americana, definitely check out this acoustic track from Zach Short. It’s about cooperation, working together, and the joys of doing life together. It’s romantic, sure, but it’s also about …
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters that will help get you through the weekend
Daybreaker – “Salt”-There’s a chill energy to this track that feels like it has the potential to soothe the listener right away. The understated vocal does a nice job of moving the song along. The mysterious energy of the backing instrumentation creates a …
Three emotionally captivating singer songwriters at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Kora Feder – “Paragraphs”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I was captivated. Kora Feder has one of those voices where you feel like you grew up with her… or you were good friends at some point… or like… you …
Three acoustic singer songwriters who will have you reaching for your own guitar to play along
Bronson Campbell – “Fiona”-If you’re looking for an easy going acoustic singer songwriter vibe, definitely try out this track from Bronson Campbell. It’s got shades of country and pop, bringing together a charming and inviting sound. The light hearted energy is reflected in …
Three acoustic indie folk artists for your audio enjoyment
Andhi and the O’Neills – “Sublet My Heart”-Something about the composition of this song reminds me of early rock n’ roll, but it’s definitely right in the pocket of folk music. The lyrical concept reminds me of those early 50s songs in the …
Three brand new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your rotation
Charlotte Morris – “created me”-I might be convinced to move this track from folk to “adult contemporary” as it does have some genre bending elements to it. More than anything, it feels like mature singer songwriter content with a depth of lyrical energy …
A pair of Americana singer songwriters that will absolutely demand your attention
David B. Archibald – “Stay Here Together – Live”-I know… I know… as soon as he starts singing you’re going to say, “wow, he sounds a lot like Chris Stapleton.” You’re not wrong. But I hope that this song gets to you in …
Three new alt country tracks that will remind you why the genre is so treasured
Eric Gabriel – “Toledo”-The best word I can use to describe this wonderful song is “unhurried.” It’s not just slow… it’s painstakingly slow… and that absolutely works for the mood of this track. It’s a bit of a love song, a bit of …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and pop that will bring you peace
Cole Swensen – “Just You and Me”-I’ve been writing about Cole Swensen a good bit in the past year, including an artist interview. If you click play on this song, you’ll hear more of what I like so much about this talented artist. …
