Amelie Lucille – “Mess”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I knew Amelie Lucille was going to be a special artist. The expression in her vocal goes from good to great throughout the track. Each line seems to be written …
Category: Acoustic
Three acoustic folk tunes that bring new texture and nuance to a classic genre
Sody – “Frozen lake”-There is a vocal comparison for Sody, but I’m having trouble putting my finger on it. Names like Lorde and Halsey come to mind, for sure. There’s an intimacy to this recording that makes it work really well. Despite it …
Three beautiful calm acoustic folk songs to make your day
Baby God – “Heaven of my own”-The acoustic guitar on this song is really wonderful. The vocal harmonies are really nice as well. The whole composition comes together for a gentle and easy going style. Fans of 60s era folk revival will find …
Three acoustic folk songs that remind me why I never want to stop writing about music
Francisco Sola and Genesis Ritchot – “Flower heart”-Look, I would never approve a song just because it has a great whistle solo, but I’ll tell you what… that can sure persuade me to say yes! This is a wonderful acoustic tune about all …
Three folk rock tunes for fans of classic artists like Tom Petty and Wilco
School House – “Lost in you”-This is a love song with the perfect blend of relatable lyrics and a cool guitar for effect. If you’ve ever had a relationship where you can really get lost in the other person (you’re lucky!), then you’ll …
Three indie folk tracks that provide a tender acoustic style
Lucy Clearwater – “Tender”-So if you’re a fan of calm acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll find a hard time finding someone who does it better than Lucy Clearwater. This song has a stillness and peacefulness to it that I find absolutely endearing. It’s almost …
Featured Single: Oktober – “Father”
Oktober – “Father”-This is a beautiful acoustic singer songwriter song. The sweet, thoughtful lyrical style here is wonderfully emotional. It’s a song about loss. It’s a sad song and an emotional performance about grief. If you’ve ever felt grief, you’ll relate to the …
Three unconventional tracks that help to redefine your notions of alternative rock music
Snake Oil – “Breathe again”-I changed my mind on the genre of this song so many times… and to be honest I’m still not sure that it can be nailed down. There are elements of rock, folk, and certainly a sort of late …
Three acoustic folk artists that bring a delightful sense of calm
Laura Lucas – “Wake up, breathe in”-The calm acoustic style of this track won my heart over right away. The intimate recording style captures the inflections in Lucas’s voice perfectly. The message isn’t bad either; wake up, breathe in. It’s about control, concentration, …
Three indie folk songs that will put a smile on your face
Max Bien Kahn – “List”-This song does a nice job of bringing together seemingly disparate styles in a way that feels organic and original. You’ll hear aspects of folk, rock, and even some bubblegum pop in this one. The lead vocal has a …
