If you are a fan of thoughtful acoustic folk music, definitely consider giving Emma O’Reilly’s new album a chance. The opening track has a melancholy energy to it, a lament about the necessity of love as a way of helping us navigate this …
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Album Review: Darlin’ by Sal Weston
If you’re a fan of the intersection of pop, folk, and adult contemporary music, then definitely consider this new album from Sal Weston. The opening title track “Darlin’” sets the album’s course with a toe-tapping adult contemporary style. Part way through the track …
Album Review: Bird – Held Here Together
If you’re a fan of folk music on the edge of pop and experimental energies, definitely check out this new album from Bird. The sounds lean towards a mature, adult-contemporary style at times as well. Regardless of how you characterize the genre, it’s …
Album Review: Brock Davis – Nothing Lasts Forever
If you’re a fan of contemporary music that touches on country, rock, and traditional styles, definitely check out this new album from Brock Davis. The production sounds great, the songs feel familiar in a nice way, and the overall composition style is sure …
Album Review: CommonJack – It Would Be Enough
If you’re a fan of folk music that includes some intriguing production elements making it more contemporary and experimental, then CommonJack is the artist for you. This new album It Would Be Enough is an adventure from start to finish, including some fascinating …
Album Review: Chris Rusin – Songs from a Secret Room
If you’re a fan of the intersection of rootsy country music with more of an adult contemporary production polish, there’s a lot to like about this new album from Chris Rusin. When I first clicked play on the opening track “Cinders,” I felt …
Album Review: Ava Valianti – Petunias
If you’re a fan of singer songwriters, definitely settle in for a new album by the emerging talent Ava Valianti. There’s a satisfying, engaging style to this album that’s sure to appeal to a lot of our followers, especially those who enjoy acoustic …
EP Review: Andrea von Kampen – Before I Buy A Gun
If you’ve been around my folk reviews for a while, you’ve seen and heard Andrea von Kampen. I’ve written about her music many times, featuring thoughtful poetic lyrics and an unmistakable, beautiful voice. I’m not sure that I can say much more about …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
EP Review: The Storm Windows – More Lucky
The first song The Storm Windows sent me was the title track “More Lucky,” which feels like a long lost John Prine song. Of course I was hooked. I said “yes” to covering the EP and have been excited to dig in ever …
