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 …
Category: Acoustic
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 …
Three new folk singer songwriters for your midweek
Aaron Percy – “Trouble”-The layers of the acoustic guitar are very satisfying on this track. The vocal feels familiar and intimate throughout the track. The yearning of the lyrics meet the vocal style quite well. It’s a thoughtful and engaging writing style with …
Three new folksy Americana tunes to get your week going
Pawns or Kings – “Ain’t allowed to be sad”-If you’re looking for an old time folk style, this track does a nice job with it. You’ll hear chord progression, sincere vocals, and an endearing overall string-based tune. The lyrics repeat like old time …
Three unique forms of new rock music you’ll want in your life
King Neptune – “In the morning”-There’s a really peaceful energy to the acoustic guitar in this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, of course, but I like how the track builds on itself. The opening feels like a pretty standard acoustic …
Three new folk tunes from Josh Radnor, Jordan Prince, and Duncan Covey
Josh Radnor – “The high road”-Equal parts philosophy and introspection, Josh Radnor’s latest track “The high road” has layers of meaning. You get the sense that each line was penned with intention. For me, the line, “what would Jesus do? and other sages …
So You Wanna Be a Folk Singer? Three Guitar Recommendations
Guest post: By Don East – Editor For Killer Rig Perhaps it was the magic of generations past, or the tradition of popular culture, folk music hascaptured your heart. Whether you are already musically inclined or just getting started, folk iswhere you want …
