Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
Category: Acoustic
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three new singer songwriters that will remind you why you love music
Kate McGill – “Friday” (acoustic)-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style track, give Kate McGill a listen. This track is as much an intimate conversation or diary as a song… and I’m here for it. The expressive guitar is perfectly paired with …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to usher in a new weekend
Evan Effres – “Second to none”-We’ve covered Effres a few times here in recent memory; it’s easy to hear what we like about the style. The guitar is always good, but it’s Effres’s expressive vocal style that continues to stand out. There’s a …
Three dynamic singer songwriters you can’t wait to discover
Izo Fitzroy – “Little Birdie”-If you’re looking for a groovy, soulful vocal style check out this new track from Izo Fitzroy. There’s a beautiful energy to this track that will get listeners moving. I admire a lot about the percussive style balanced with …
Three incredible singer songwriter tracks that all make my SONG OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE list
Ocie Elliott – “Eyes fall”-This is an incredible acoustic song. It’s got the soul of some really iconic folk singers all while providing this fresh, modern flavor as well. Elliott’s vocal inflection is absolutely perfect for the genre. The subtle vocal harmony feels …
Three indie folk tunes for the true folk fans among our readership
Stables – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I heard this song, I knew it was one that I wanted to feature. The easy comparison would be bands like the Lumineers or even Mumford. But honestly, Stables deserve to stand on their own merits. The …
Three energizing indie folk tunes to kick your week off right
Common Jack – “Zion National Park”-The opening of Common Jack’s “Zion National Park” is incredibly peaceful. Fans of great harmonies will find a lot to like in this track from Common Jack. The long sections of “oooh” harmonies are really captivating. The lyric …
Three folk singer songwriters for late August cool
Davis John Patton – “Rosewood”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic guitar piece, this is a great place to start with Davis John Patton’s “Rosewood.” The atmospheric energy centers the track nicely in the middle of the mix. The warm tone from the …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your chill playlist
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Nothing matters more”-The acoustic guitar style on this track struck me as both cathartic and engaging. The expressive vocal on the “I love you” section is sweetly expressed. Something about the composition reminds me a bit of James …
