Clara Mann – “Thoughtless” We were absolutely blown away when we first heard this one. The 19 year old songwriter crafts an affecting track that needs little more than her incredible voice to compel listeners. We love how she is able to create …
Category: Folk
Three thoughtful acoustic folk songs for a contemplative time
Brother James – “Every day with you”-I’m a big fan of this melody. I can’t quite explain what it is that feels right about it, but it just does. There’s an accessible Randy Newman style to it that is quite charming. Beyond that, …
Three new folk songs for your midweek playlist
Alexander Biggs – “I’ve been holding onto you for way too long”-There’s a fascinating pop folk spirit to this song. It’s a bit blues spirit when it comes to theme, but the sonic composition is definitely more in the pop realm. I definitely …
Three chill tracks to set your mood for the week
Pink Palace – “Coffee” -The chill energy of this track is really impressive. I’ve heard lo-fi like this in the past, but this one strikes me as being particularly good. The lush tones of the electronic background works well in creating that perfect …
Three folk singer songwriters for mid January
Billy Low – “One way flight”-I admire the sensibility of this track; it just feels like the vocalist believes the lines that he’s singing. There’s a gentle sincerity here that I don’t often hear in folk music. The calm, efficient approach of the …
Three hidden gems from the past year
Doppio – “The Battle”-There’s a delightful folk energy to this track. My favorite part is definitely the acoustic guitar. The vocals have an air of sophistication about them. This is the kind of folk music that will appeal to fans of Peter, Paul, …
Three creative takes on acoustic folk music for your midweek joy
Aaron Espe – “Free”-There’s a delicate, intentional delightfulness to this song. I appreciate the way that Espe’s voice bounces on the “top” of the recording. I can’t quite explain it in different words, but there’s a lighthearted peacefulness to this song that gets …
Three unique takes on the folk genre in early 2021 featuring Beta Radio, Joshua Radin, and Sam Stucky
Beta Radio – “Don’t leave me behind”-I’ve been a fan of Beta Radio for many years now, pretty much since we started blogging on this site. So it’s always a treat to receive their work in our inbox. This song though – oh …
Outstanding New Artists to Watch in ’21
Alabama Deathwalk – “RLS” There is a beautiful spirit to this track that we have a hard time fully capturing. Sounding familiar, as an old friend, the track reminds us of some of our favorite acts like Minus the Bear and War on …
Three acoustic singer songwriters with thoughtful, captivating new tunes
Zach Hood – “Flashbacks”-There’s an earestness to Zach Hood’s vocal and lyrics on this track that stopped me in my tracks. It’s about childhood trauma and a broken home. It’s unbelievably emotional. I find it impossible to listen to this song without being …
