Ali Dineen – “Hungry Ghost”-This is one of my favorite songs of 2020 already. The instrumentation feels like something Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne would have written. Dineen’s timeless vocal cuts right to my spirit. The whole composition is really enjoyable. The lyrics …
Category: Americana
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 …
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… …
Indie Rock Acts You Need to Hear
My Ugly Clementine – “Try Me” There is a ton to love about this four-piece Austrian act. The slow burning “Try Me” is both an indie lullaby as well as a glimpse into the beginning of a fantastic rock act. The track sways …
Americana and folk music done right
A Choir of Ghosts – “Sinner in rapture”-This track feels as much metal as it is folk. Now don’t be scared by that description; instrumentally it is pure folk music. But what I mean is that there’s a drama to the piece that …
Listen here for the next big thing in folk music
Athanese – “Wolves”-On first listen I thought the production was a bit heavy handed on this track from Athanese. Chill out, I thought. But I listened again and “got it.” The big production is because the song has a lot of energy. It …
