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… …
Category: Folk
Lea Porcelain: Lush and Beautiful Acoustic
Lea Porcelain – “Future Hurry Slow” This German duo has an incredible feel for crafting affectingly personal tracks. Listeners are transported to another environment when listening to tracks like “Future Hurry Slow”. After a heavy week, I felt my cares melt – or …
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 …
The Loveliest Tunes for the Most Lovely of Weekends
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, whether you like it or not. So, whether it brings you joy or agony, I’ve got some of the loveliest, and even heartbreaking songs to inspire you! You can thank me later. Just call me St. Dayna, the patron …
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 …
3 Unique Songwriters That Crush Genre
Dylan Kanner – “Whale” If your day needs a sweet folky lullaby, then let me introduce you to your new favorite songwriter. “Whale” is a restrained track that embraces silence and beautiful vocals. It doesn’t try to be anything but present, and the …
A tidy little folk playlist to get your toes tapping this February
Alicia Blue – “Queen of Echo Park” ft Lauren Ruth Ward-If you’re a fan of flower-child era folk music, you’ll fall head over heels in love with Alicia Blue. She’s got this delicate acoustic style that won me over right away. But then …
Play the whole list, fam! A new music feature with something for everyone
Alt Bloom – “West Coast”-You don’t have to be from the West Coast to vibe out to this chill track. It feels all kinds of positive. The sunshine almost comes through the headphones on this exquisite jam from Alt Bloom. I appreciate that …
Take a deep breath and enjoy this beautiful singer songwriters
Emma McGrath – “Keep your eyes open”-You might not think of yourself as an electro pop type of music fan, but please spin this track anyways. It’s got a delicateness to it that wins my heart with every listen. Something about the vocal …
