It’s no mystery that I have more than once proclaimed to all who will listen that Ms. Williams is a force. (On this website and to literally anyone who would listen to me.) And I realize that she is more well known than …
Category: Acoustic
A Perfect Blend of Thursday Styles
Colton Venner – “The Cold Side” There is no mystery in our feelings for songwriters like David Ramirez. We love grizzled melancholy artists with old time country folk leanings. Singer Colton Venner refreshingly plays in this territory without inauthenticity or cliche. He is vulnerable and incredibly gifted …
Five Americana tracks to get us back to our own roots
Sometimes the hardest thing about writing for this website is staying true to ourselves. WE get submissions from all over the world in a variety of genres. Sometimes it can be hard to stay true to ourselves, so here’s a post to get …
A playlist to finish off that long Monday workday – feat. Samm Henshaw, Anson Seabra, and others
Here it is late afternoon and you need something to power through. Check out these rad new tunes from a variety of genres and styles: The Hungry Mothers – “Easy” -There’s a jangly hopefulness to this track that I keep coming back to. …
Five rising artists to make your midweek
Zach Zimmerman – “It Won’t Stay” -I’m not sure if he’s related to Robert Zimmerman, but Zach’s definitely got some of those songwriting chops. His melodies are unconventional and moving. What I like most about the track is that it moves along with …
A folk playlist for a sunny summer day
Joe Kaplow – “I said I was going and I went” -There’s something deeply endearing about Kaplow’s style. It’s like the song is in no hurry to move along, but you’re perfectly happy to enjoy the lull of the strings and vocal. It …
Neoclassical to get the soul right
Neil Athale – “This is home” -I try not to be too autobiographical on this site, but less than two hours ago my wife and I purchased our “forever home.” There don’t need to be lyrics in a piece for a track like …
A variety playlist for your summer fun!
Joseph Wayne Miller – “I Wish I Was Wrong” -Miller’s vocal feels about as tried and true as the amber waves of grain. His lyrical choices are particularly interesting, too. It reads like a diary entry but lays over some really nice chill …
5 Modern Singer-Songwriters To Help You Face The Day
Need a little help facing the day ahead? Here’s some modern singer-songwriters to help your cause. (And give you the kick in the pants to own it!) “Free” – Alex Francis Things that make me feel happy; Baby laughter, a glass of wine, …
Blues, Jazz, and Roots Country: Keeping Real Music Alive
One of the genres we cover proudly on this site is “roots” music. People disagree on what that means, but to us it’s a mash up of distinctly American music that is spiritually expressive, based in strings and vocals, with authentic lyrics. Here’s …
