Grace Gillespie – “Goodbye”-We’ve covered Grace Gillespie in the past, but this piece here really grabbed my attention. It’s intimate and calm, like a Joni Mitchell song, all the while packing a formidable lyrical punch. It’s about fearing that your life doesn’t have …
Category: Acoustic
New music mix with a “2020 song of the year” nominee – which one do you think it should be?
If you’ve been around the site for a while, you know that we used to have a feature on Fridays with a voting process. We stopped doing that because the “prize” of a full album review was getting difficult (one because they take …
Tyson Ray Borsboom: : : Rugged Songwriter With A Beautiful Sound
We fall deeply in love with artists who can seamlessly combine influences. It takes a rare talent to take the good from many genres, and mix them to create a timeless sound. Singer songwriter Tyson Ray Borsboom can do this with beautiful intention. …
An emerging folk and singersongwriter playlist — find your new favorite here
Jordan Pratt – “Anywhere in the world”-The easy going acoustic style of this piece is relaxing initially, however as the song develops it has a sense of urgency to it. The composition swells to a lush, rewarding sound. If you pay attention to …
An Americana Exploration — new music in a classic genre
Patrick Jordan – “You don’t want me anymore”-If the blues are your bag, put Patrick Jordan on your short list. This is one of those slowed down two step songs that will make you want to dance with the one who’s not there …
Five emerging songwriters to share with friends
Tayrn – “Daydream”-If you are living in a hectic time of life, give this track a play. Oh my word this is more effective than medication for calming me in my soul. Tayrn has an almost-whispered vocal style that will absolutely send chills …
FANTASTIC Folk February – A 10-song digital music festival
Mike Stocksdale – “Wishes and Wants”-If you are looking for solid fingerpicking and thoughtful lyricism, you’ll enjoy this track. Stocksdale has a grasp of the contemporary culture in a way that we want our troubadours to have. He’s got a sense of wisdom …
A quick four-song indie pop list for you and your friends
The Laughing Heart – “You can count on me”-If you think of Randy Newman when you click play on this track, I assure you that you are not alone. It’s got that feel good vibe to it that will have you thinking of …
YouTube Gem – Joseph – NYE (Live Performance)
Do you ever just listen/watch a song or YouTube clip over and over because it feels like it physically or mentally lifts you up? That’s what this version of NYE from the band Joseph did for me this week. I just needed it… …
Lea Porcelain: Lush and Beautiful Acoustic
Lea Porcelain – “Future Hurry Slow” This German duo has an incredible feel for crafting affectingly personal tracks. Listeners are transported to another environment when listening to tracks like “Future Hurry Slow”. After a heavy week, I felt my cares melt – or …
