If you’re a fan of authentic singer songwriters, you’ll definitely be interested in this new album from Sam Sample. There’s an enjoyable, approachable energy to the style that’s sure to appeal to a lot of classic country fans. Sample has an accessible voice …
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Folk Duo Album Review: Ash & Eric – Sure
Ash & Eric’s Sure is one of those rare albums that quietly sneaks up on you, only to leave a lasting impression long after the final note fades. At its core, this album is a deeply personal and heartfelt journey, rooted in folk …
Bluegrass Album Review: The Pine Hearts – Lost Love Songs
The Pine Hearts have done something truly special with Lost Love Songs, an album that keeps classic bluegrass and “newgrass” in a delicate and meaningful balance. From the opening strum to the final note, this record is a celebration of everything that makes …
Acoustic Singer Songwriter EP Review: Sam the Living – Alone
Usually if the first line of an album is about being depressed, I’m going to say that it’s too melancholy and move on. But let me tell you, there’s a sincerity and believability to this album from Sam the Living that made me …
Album Review: KC Jones – Queen of the In Between
In a world where genre boundaries often feel rigid, KC Jones brings a breath of fresh air with her album Queen of the In Between, embracing the spaces where musical styles meet and merge. From start to finish, the album is a captivating …
Album Review: Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno – Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
It’s not often that an album feels both steeped in tradition and remarkably fresh, but Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno have pulled off something special with their self-titled debut. This is roots music in its purest form—a celebration of Appalachian and old-time influences …
Album Review: Forest Sun – Follow the Love
In an era where authenticity in music often feels like a rare gem, Forest Sun’s Follow the Love serves as a refreshing reminder of the power of simplicity and heart. From the very first notes, Sun captivates with his soulful blend of folk, …
Album Review: Jeff Cramer – Forever Morning (Folk Singer Songwriter)
If the name Jeff Cramer seems familiar, it’s because we featured his single “Ravens” recently. That track is the reason I was eager to dig into a full review of this talented artist. Cramer’s songwriting has a cool acoustic guitar element followed by …
Album Review: The Singer and the Songwriter – Dreams! The Dead! Ghost! Future!
Often, I run across artists who call themselves singer songwriters. It’s actually a stylistic and genre category that we love to support. Now, imagine our surprise when I found two artists who split those jobs, with one being the Singer and the other …
Album Review: The Honey Badgers – The Earth Turns and So Do We
From the very first guitar notes of this album by The Honey Badgers, I knew I was going to like it. Call it artful folk or contemplative folk or orchestral folk… by whatever genre name, it is beautiful. The harmonies on the opening …
