If you’re a fan of the type of folk music we typically feature on this site, you’ll definitely want to check out this new EP from The Sons of Guns. There’s a real sense of momentum to these songs, moving along with an …
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Album Review: Jelly Ellington – Glow
Fans of Americana that features rock guitars are going to find a lot to like with this new album from Jelly Ellington. This album is right in the sweet spot, combining multiple genres that all swirl around the central theme of “Americana” music. …
Album Review: The Lowtimers – Cracks
If you’re a fan of Americana music, there’s a lot to like about this new album from The Lowtimers. It brings together elements of country, storytelling folk, and mid-century American rock music. The overall energy of the album gives a hat tip to …
Album Review: Luke Beling – This Parlor Trick Life – Spiritually seeking folk troubadour
If the name Luke Beling seems familiar, it’s because I have covered his work in the past. This latest album brings together several developed themes for a spiritual-seeking album that stays true to the roots of a folk troubadour. This is the kind …
Album Review: The Southern Residents – Folk Signals
If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Album Review: Matthew Moore – Even the Dying
If you’re looking for a folksy country singer songwriter, consider checking out this album from Matthew Moore. It has elements from classic folk blended with some other related genres like rock, alt country, and easy going adult contemporary. The opening track “Even the …
EP Review: SOZI – Bloom
If you’re a fan of introspective singer songwriters, definitely check out this engaging new four-song EP from SOZI. There are elements of indie pop singer songwriters alongside a spirited, energetic writing style that’s sure to win over a lot of fans regardless of …
Album Review: Hughes & Dixon – Songs for a Dupont Cafe
We don’t usually write about music that’s more than six months old, so featuring an album over two decades old is particularly rare for us. That said, when this music from Hughes and Dixon came through, we found it to be something we …
Album Review: Ali Wick – Sobbing at the Squat Rack
From the first time I clicked play on a track from Ali Wick, I found myself drawn to a quality voice and a strong sense of melody. Then I was struck with the question of genre… is this pop? A little. Is it …
EP Review: Kristian Phillip Valentino – The Sun Is Setting
If you are a fan of acoustic singer songwriters who carry emotional weight, this new EP from Kristian Phillip Valentino is going to be a fit. I’ll say from the outset that it’s a collection of songs that feel as much like emotive …
