The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers – “Wilderness”-This song will get you clapping your hands and singing. It’s got more spirit in one line than some entire albums being made today. I appreciate the harmonies OBVIOUSLY, but the entire energy of the track is …
Category: Folk
Three folk-flavored singer songwriters for your pre-feast listening
Brother Ryan – “Seasons”-There’s a magical feel to this track that I can’t quite put into words. I guess it’s the electric guitars that crescendo and rise throughout the track. The pop style vocals work really well with the overall energy. The understated …
Impressive Songwriters to be Thankful For
John John Brown – “On Black Friday I Met Jesus” There are a few things that immediately win us over if you want us to pay attention to your art. First, theological songwriting that can be both sardonic and deep. This songwriter is …
Three captivating indie folk tunes that’ll make you take notice
J Lind – “So it goes”-I rarely even read the “copy” on new music, let alone quote it, but this one is incredible. It says this song was inspired by “the allegorical lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the style of Randy Newman, and the …
Three folk singer songwriters to get your week going
Tom Butler – “The Storm”-This is a beautiful, tragic, glorious song. They say the blues are the purest form of heartache, but I’m pretty sure this is acoustic folk that bleeds all over the world. The line, “we mourned the memories we could’ve …
Perfect Indie Holiday Playlist: Part 2
Hannah Campbell – “For the Kids” This is not the typical festive Christmas jam, and perhaps this is its strength. Carrying a bit of her own creative magic, songwriter Hannah Campbell crafts an emotive and relatable track that is good for any part …
Three new folk tracks for excitement and renewal
Sophie Morgan – “Unwinnable war”-The relaxing acoustic guitar on this piece will pull you in, but Morgan’s graceful tone and articulation are really what make it stand out. The lyrical content about being stuck in a war with no end… well, that’s about …
Three indie folk songs to prepare you for the weekend
Taylor Nathan – “Devil and the deep blue sea”-The acoustic singer songwriter style is a quick way to get my attention, but not many artists can keep me intrigued. Nathan’s songwriting prowess echoes the classics while forging its own identity. I am pleasantly …
2020 Needs These Exceptional Songwriters
Nisa – “Bottom Feeder” There is something special about this track. The guitar style is bright and comforting while vocally it is engaging and uplifting. The instrumentation intentionally nods to “Heroes” by David Bowie, which sort of explains the breath of influence and …
Thursday 3: The best mix of styles you’ll hear
Oscilla – “This Kind of Love” The voice of Frances England (aka Oscilla) has a beautiful croon. It has a rare disarming quality we don’t find much. Lyrically, it tells the story of her and her husband who took a road trip after …
