Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
Category: Acoustic
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
Three captivating brand new tracks that prove they do still make music “like they used to”
Sam Rappaport – “Til the morning comes”-I’m an absolute sucker for a good bluesy piano and this track has it in spades. I love the expressive melodic style throughout the track. I like the way the standup bass gives it that extra layer …
Three indie folk tracks to add to your 2021 emerging artists playlist
Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon – “Mama I don’t wanna go to Nashville”-I’ve compared other artists to Rusty Clanton in the past, but this track from Harmon really reminded me of Clanton’s easy going acoustic folk style. There’s a longing in the vocal style that …
Three acoustic Americana tracks that will warm your cold, cold heart
Gracie Moses – “January”-There’s a gentle energy to this track that puts a smile on my face. It’s sad because ultimately it’s a breakup song, but there’s a lightness to it that I really admire. Something about the hope of a new year …
Three singer songwriters to make you think in early February
Streams of Thought – “Through my veins”-The easy comparison for Streams of Thought is probably Sleeping at Last. But I encourage you to look beyond that comparison and enjoy the subtle, expressive style of this music. The lead vocal feels familiar and comforting. …
Three emerging singer songwriters for your consideration
The Gills – “Windless sail”-I appreciate the throwback folk energy of this track. The harmonies remind me of something we might have heard back in the 60s or early 70s. I found the electric guitar solo to be particularly cool as well. The …
Three exciting new folk songs for late January
Jonny and Clyde – “Redbird”-Something about this track feels Old World to me. Then again, something about this song feels like 90s punk music as well. The combination, especially with the acoustic guitar root, feels really rewarding in the end. The whole composition …
Three folk tunes to put a smile on your mid-winter face
Yeardley – “Wilderwood”-Are you ready to clap? Get ready to clap, sing, and smile listening to this one. I was quite surprised I didn’t know this band, Yeardley, when I first heard this song. They’ve definitely got a ton of spirit behind their …
Three indie folk tunes to get your new week going
Jacob Weil – “It couldn’t wait”-I can’t quite decide if this is folk rock, folk country, or country flavored rock. Maybe it’s just Americana… and we’re okay with that. I have to say from first listen I appreciated Weil’s similarity to artists like …
