Pulford Avenue – “You”-If you’ve been a fan of folk music for a long time, you know that there are a lot of different textures within the genre. As long as it has an acoustic guitar and some good vocal harmonies, it’s going …
Category: Acoustic
Three folk tunes that will make you want to get your guitar out of the closet
Albert Jones, “Honey I’ve got love on my mind”-There are only a handful of themes really in music and they all parallel the basic things that motivate human behavior. One of those key motivations is love; it’s a powerful emotional draw between two …
Three new singer songwriters to help you mellow out this weekend
Coyote Island – “Here before”-This is a jam right here. Shut your trap and calm your fears. Pour a drink. Find a chair. Whatever you like to do to chill out… but whatever it is, play this track. The beat is saucy, the …
Three new tracks featuring AJ Smith, Denney, and Garrett Kato
AJ Smith – “Billy Joel”-You may have guessed from the title, this song is done in the style of the incomparable Billy Joel. The piano root of the song is excellent, completely with some delightful chord changes that bring the listener into the …
Three brand new songs for folks with an eclectic taste in music
Nicsaan – “Shadow”-I enjoy when a song like this doesn’t really have a genre. Is it folk? Probably. Is it also a singer songwriter with something to say? Also yes. Does it grow into an epic indie pop song that makes me want …
A variety playlist for a new week
Kaeley Jade – “Bittersweet”-If you’re looking for an enjoyable singer songwriter with an honest sound, give Kaeley Jade a spin. The sound is equal parts Americana and modern country, in a morphed style that will make fans of Kacey Musgraves proud. We tend …
Seven emerging folk acts you need in your life
Wild Silence – “Wasteland”-This is one of my favorite folk songs I’ve found so far in 2020. How’s that for not burying the lede? The breathtaking harmonies on the chorus make the song absolutely stunning, but even before you get to that point …
Artist Interview: Radnor and Lee – Americana folk duo with familiar faces, thoughtful songs
If you’re not yet familiar with the duo of Josh Radnor (Hunters, How I Met Your Mother) and Ben Lee (four-time ARIA-winning artist), then you are in for a treat. The duo released a self-titled album a few years ago, but their latest …
A ten-song playlist of emerging singer songwriters
Albert Jones – “See you when you get there”-I really like the cool mix on this track. I guess you’d say it’s bluesy, even though the message is more optimistic than sad. I keep coming back to the term “cool” when I listen …
An Americana playlist for this chilly spring
Shayler and Brooke – “At sea”-If duo Americana music is of interest to you, slow your scroll and click play on this tune. Shayler and Brooke come together for a timeless banjo and guitar song that will draw your interest. But it’s the …
