Jacob Jeffries – “What Army” The music of songwriter Jacob Jeffries has quickly become some of our most appreciated. On “What Army”, the songwriter shows his depth for genre-busting talent. Rooted in a haunting piano ballad, the electric guitar and textured rock elements …
Category: Folk
Sara Rachele’s “Still Alive” is a Unifying Americana Beauty of a Track
Sara Rachele – “Still Alive” The music of songstress Sara Rachele is near perfect. The slow burning “Still Alive” is an enduring Americana tinted track of perseverance. Outlets like NPR, Spin, and many more have already jumped on her ever growing bandwagon. And …
Emmrose: An Extraordinary and Timely Songwriter
Emmrose – “The Grass Was Greener” If we were better writers, we might be able to describe the music of Emmrose with the beauty it deserves. Though, we do suspect that her talent and overall lovely songwriting is beyond adequate description. The young …
Three new folk tunes to get your attention
The Old Ghost Folk – “Sunrunner”-There’s a gritty, rooted Americana vibe to this song that pulled me in right away. That’s the thing that separates a decent song from a good one for me is the ability to make it truly stand out. …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to get your guitar out of the closet
Albert Jones, “Honey I’ve got love on my mind”-There are only a handful of themes really in music and they all parallel the basic things that motivate human behavior. One of those key motivations is love; it’s a powerful emotional draw between two …
Three chill folk tunes to help you relax
FREEPARK – “Fingernails”-From the moment I clicked play on FREEPARK’s latest song “Fingernails,” I was impressed with the lyrics. It’s complex in an understated way. In a world with a lot of pretentious folk music, FREEPARK comes with a salt of the earth …
Cat Clyde: Brilliant Songwriting (Yet Again)
Cat Clyde – “Toaster” If you are not hip to the work of the exceptional talent of Cat Clyde, then stop everything you are doing, and consume her catalog. All of it. Right now. We are not kidding. She is nothing short of …
Three indie folk jams for your Sunday
Party of the Sun – “Goldenwood”-Something about this tune reminds me of another era. The energy of the composition feels vintage. The tone of the guitar and even the vocal quality seem to capture something of the late 70s. If you’re a fan …
Three engaging new indie folk tunes
Kilo Bravo – “Only love”-I like this song for all the reasons you might imagine – I like the way it sounds, I like the message, and I like the gruff aesthetic that gives it a distinctive form. It’s the kind of song …
Three exciting new indie folk tunes for your weekend
Thomas Lavine – “Bridges”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music, Lavine’s latest “Bridges” will be sure to appeal to your ear. The song connects a traditional folk energy in the opening to more of an experimental rock style later in the track. …
