Eva Snyder – “I’ve got a crazy idea”-The lyrical theme of this song is all about developing maturity and stability. It’s a subtle song about casting vision for your future with that special someone. The parts of life don’t really seem all that …
Category: Acoustic
Three singer songwriters with thoughtful music to satisfy your soul
Mandi Mapes – “Daffodil flowers”-This is a magical song. The piano has a whimsical feeling to it that is quite enjoyable. Mapes writes with a depth and sincerity in the lyrics that balances really nicely with the whimsy of the piano work. The …
Three indie folk tunes that will help you feel a sense of calm this weekend
Arbour Season – “Idaho”-This is a remarkable song that won me over right away. The easy going guitar work sets a nice base before two beautiful voices fill the spaces. It’s a song about the state of Idaho, but it’s also about how …
Three acoustic folk tracks to make the past and present collide with beautiful music
Brook St. – “Steady steady”-The lyrical concept of this track rests on the concept of stability, steadiness, and consistency. It’s such an inspiring, beautiful image. The harmonies and overall structure of the song support the lyrical message quite well. The cascading harmonies on …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space that you’ll want for your playlists
The 2:19 – “Broken harmony blues”-The opening line of this song is about drinking away your blues. It doesn’t get much more Americana than that. The piano is the defining force of this song, but the bluesy vocals do a pretty good job …
Three indie folk tunes that are sure to emerge from the crowd for our audience
Darren Kiely – “Time to leave”-Everything about this track from the quality raspy lead vocal to the subtle harmonies are perfect for the type of folk we like to feature. There’s a punctuated, percussive style to the verses that keeps the song moving …
Three stunning harmony bands to love in 2023
The Wildwoods – “West Virginia rain”-I love the harmonies on this track. There’s some really clever songwriting on this tune as well, with hat tips to other songs about West Virginia. The classic country elements play well with classic folk elements. The main …
Three acoustic folk tunes to add to your 2023 folk playlist
Brady James – “Empty promises”-This is a sad song about the broken promises between a father and son. The acoustic guitar work is really what shines on this one. The overall instrumentation and vibe of the track is what narrative folk music is …
Three contemporary singer songwriters that echo great songwriters of the past
George Pelham – “Better every day”-I’ve listened to this song several times and each time I think of the great George Harrison. The mix of folk and rock elements on the track feels good from start to finish. The energy on the chorus …
Three engaging singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Mandi Mapes – “Daffodil Floors”-A piano… some atmospheric strings… and an amazing voice. Color me interested. Mandi Mapes writes with a poetic sweetness that caught my attention right away. I am sure there are some good comparison artists for this sound, but honestly …
