Fans of accessible, engaging Americana music will find a lot to like in Addison Agen’s album When the Morning Comes. It’s a sound that some might even call country music from a classic definition of the genre. Agen’s vocal is sweetly rewarding on …
Category: Acoustic
Three talented new folk artists that you’ll want in your playlists this week
Ocie Elliott – “Coming home”-If you’ve been around our folk coverage in the past year or so, you know that we have featured Ocie Elliott a few times. Click on this song and it’s easy to hear what makes the sound so great. …
Three captivating folk singers who keep our faith alive in the genre
Spencer Hoffman – “Like a bird”-Kick off your boots and take a few minutes to enjoy this new tune from Spencer Hoffman. The opening line and quality of the lead vocal is going to make you pay attention. There’s something deeply satisfying about …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter tracks to bring calm to your midweek
Ollie Matthews – “To say goodbye”-Wow. I’ll go ahead and say it; this song blew me away from first listen. The chord changes and overall complexity are both incredibly impressive. I am inclined to compare Ollie Matthews to George Harrison’s innovative songwriting on …
Three acoustic folk tracks you’ll want in your life
Ronjo V – “Short on love”-There’s a relaxing energy to this track that feels very much like a classic folk rock tune. Ronjo V has a style that connects with the past while creating a contemporary joy as well. The lyric “turning back …
Three engaging contemporary tunes that are sure to surprise listeners
David Burnett – “Picture Place”-I don’t know who David Burnett reminds me of, specifically, but I feel like I’ve known his work for years. The composition style has a beautiful combination of modern Americana (think Nickel Creek) with classic singer songwriter vibes (think …
Three engaging folk singer songwriters for your thoughtful consideration
Jacksonport – “California Gold”-If you’ve been reading my articles on folk this year, you know the name Jacksonport. If we gave an artist of the year award, I would nominate Jacksonport. I’ve loved everything I’ve heard. “California Gold” is a delicate and rewarding …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that you need for your 2021 playlists
Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
Three new thoughtful indie folk tunes
Ian George – “Flower dog”-The opening of the track feels like a typical folk song, but about four bars in and the chord progressions will make your ears prick up quickly. What’s going on here? Hmm. It’s definitely some unconventional composition work but …
Three folk singer songwriters for this long weekend
Moe – “Tiny yellow lights”-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style, look no further than Moe’s latest “Tiny Yellow Lights.” If you’ve spent any time on the road, this track will resonate immediately. The harmonics from the acoustic guitar are enough for …
