Ryan David Orr – “The floor of this house”-The easy going acoustic folk style of this track reflects what we’re all about on this site. There’s a sensibility here that might make you think about CSNY and that’s okay. The connectedness and deep …
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Four new singer songwriters for 2019
Trevor Ohlsen – “Crazy in Love”-I don’t know if the word “lush” is used enough in music descriptions, so I’ll use it to describe the orchestral compositions from Trevor Ohlsen. He expresses his melodic lines with poetic sincerity laid over beautiful backing. It’s …
One Last Great Playlist for 2018
Calembour – “Yours and Mine”-There’s a gentleness to this song that speaks to me deeply. I think the easy comparison is Mumford and Sons, but really the sound stands on its own. The intimacy in the lyrics work really well with the captivating …
A Winter Equinox Playlist – Light, Harmony, and Hope
Whitney Mongé – “Born Without Wings”-This wonderful track has a core of truth to it that slowly unfolds throughout the song. It’s a narrative form folk song with spirit. The chords help the lyrics cut through the air about identity in family and …
New Music Mix – A variety playlist of emerging artists
Brandon Jenner – “Face the World”-Jenner’s acoustic style is delightful, soothing, and engaging. I found myself instantly pulled into this interesting song. It’s got a John Denver relaxation to it with some thoughtful, William Fitzsimmons style vocals. The combination is electric and much …
Folk Inspired Must Hear Artists
Okay Mann – “It Won’t Be Long” The word “cinematic” comes to mind when describing songwriter Okay Mann‘s new video. “It Won’t Be Long” was shot during a layover in Iceland and fits the idea of being left behind perfectly. There is a beautiful …
A Wintry Single: Sarah Miles – “Snowman”
As I write this, there’s a soft early December snow falling. I’m not sure if my kids and I will get to build a snowman from this one, but we definitely will at some point this winter. This track takes on a different …
New Music Potpourri – Trust us on these and find a new favorite
Kelsey Waters – “I Pour” -Sometimes it can be hard to believe that “country music” in its current iteration is anything like its roots. But honestly, artists like Kelsey Waters come along and remind me that all is not lost. The lyricism in …
Five tracks for your moon-lit dance party
Bear Paw – “Moonshaped” -I don’t know if they have a genre description for this song, so I’m calling it Americana. There’s definitely some old school rock guitar action here. But more than that, it’s just a really great feel good song. It …
Album Review: Dawn and Hawkes – The Other Side
I was so excited about the interview I did with Dawn and Hawkes that I thought I had written this review already. My word! But here we are, finally spending some dedicated time with the album to reflect on the beautiful folk songwriting …
