Marlo Mudd – “Wife”-The range of influences in this track is fascinating. I hear everything from 60s pop to modern folk singer songwriter. There are crispy electric guitars and honey-dipped vocals. The overall vibe blends together these various forces for something that feels …
Category: Acoustic
Sydney Ross Mitchell Shines at heartbreaking “Altitude”
Sydney Ross Mitchell – “Altitude” Mitchell is an artist who we are always excited to hear new music from. Her confessional songwriting, paired with exceptional vocals, is on a rare level of artistry. On the latest release “Altitude”, she furthers her craft while …
Three Americana tracks to prove traditional music is still alive
Jane McNealy – “Chickee-ada-la-deeay”-In one of the most complicated song titles I’ve ever featured, Jane McNealy brings a clever bluegrass tune that feels like it could have been written in the 1940s. It harkens back to simpler times. Perhaps it will remind listeners …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to ask some philosophical questions
Christian Beck – “Suit and tie”-I appreciate the approachable sound here from Christian Beck. It’s a relatable feeling that will have a lot of listeners relating, either personally or connecting with a friend who made the choices Beck outlines in the lyrics. The …
Three Americana tracks to bring us all back to earth in crazy times
Casey Frazier – “The Shelf”-In a world that seems to be pretty hectic, encouraging people to turn to their vices for a false sense of comfort, Frazier brings some hard truth to the situation. While much country and Americana music glorifies drunk life, …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that capture the spirit of narrative music
Andy Sydow – “Alibi”-If you’re looking for an acoustic singer songwriter, check out this new track from Andy Sydow. Some of the inflections remind me a bit of what made me fall in love with Jason Isbell’s Southeastern. It’s a clever, sincere approach …
Three new folk songs to remind you why you love the genre
Abe Grossman – “Dirty cheap hotel”-It doesn’t get more traditional folk music than a strummed acoustic guitar. The quality on the lead vocal is evident from the start. As the track unfolds, there’s a sweet sentimentality about connecting with a love in the …
Three singer songwriters to capture the spirit of the 2021 summer
Katherine Priddy – “About Rosie”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage at all in the past few months, you’ll know the name Katherine Priddy. I’ve been totally enamored by Priddy’s characteristic vocals. The lyrics on this track are also quite striking. The full …
Three acoustic folk artists to inspire listeners this midweek
Charlie Marks – “Meet me oh meet me”– I appreciate the old time energy of this track from Charlie Marks. There’s a tinny sound to the string work here that makes me think of a bygone era of American music. With a healthy …
Album Review: Pharis and Jason Romero – Bet on Love
Pharis and Jason Romero live in Horsefly, a rural community home to some one thousand people in British Columbia. Over one hundred and fifty years ago, gold was discovered in the Horsefly River during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush, and subsequently, a small …
