Bandwave – “Don’t Get Me Wrong”-At first blush, you’re going to say “this doesn’t sound like the 21st century.” You’re right! It sounds like the late 60s. That’s true. That’s also what makes it so magical. The vintage Fleetwood Mac energy feels just …
Category: Folk
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country tunes
Admiral Radio – “Cotton Candy Sky”-It’s hard to beat a classic love song. This is a track that is deeply rooted in country tradition. You can hear it in the line about “hard times coming.” The easy going chord work on the track …
Three tracks that show us the versatility of folk rock as a concept and genre
Jeff LeBlanc – “When You Wake Up”-If you’re a fan of chilled out music that combines elements of folk, rock, and pop, then this song is a definitely “yes.” LeBlanc has a cool, relaxed vocal style that urges the listener to lean in …
Three outstanding indie folk tunes, including one that’s a six-minute work of art
Bryse Taylor – “Unwound”-If you like fingerpicking, boy are you in the right place. I think I write about a fingerpicking folk tune just about every other day. This one by Bryse Taylor is excellent; the guitar is great, the vocal solid, and …
Three folk rock tracks that will have you sitting back in your chair to take it all in
Lizzy Dutton – “Won’t You Tell Me”-There’s a gentle energy to this track that I appreciate from first listen. I feel like every folk rock tune I eventually make the Laurel Canyon connection, but this song from Dutton really does have that kind …
Three excellent new indie folk tunes that will calm your spirit
Georgi Krastev – “Mountain Mare”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I love some good gentle fingerpicking acoustic guitar work. This song fits that mold beautifully. There’s also some delicate vocal harmonies that follow, making it a …
Album Review: Luke Beling – This Parlor Trick Life – Spiritually seeking folk troubadour
If the name Luke Beling seems familiar, it’s because I have covered his work in the past. This latest album brings together several developed themes for a spiritual-seeking album that stays true to the roots of a folk troubadour. This is the kind …
Three wonderful new folk songs that bring a balanced and calm energy
SYML – “Heavy Hearts”-I’ve been writing about SYML for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. They are really talented. Everything from composition to execution has this wonderful energy to it. The power in the vocal …
Featured Single: The Hudson Branch – “Misplaced Mirror”
The Hudson Branch – “Misplaced Mirror”-If you’re looking for a chill composition style with elements of folk and rock, this track by The Hudson Branch is definitely worth checking out. From first listen I was struck by how much it reminds me of …
Three Americana tracks that will make you crinkle your nose with delight
River and Rail – “Down”-There’s a lightness in the vocal here that definitely caught my attention from first play. I appreciate how the delicate work from the electric guitar helps to create some perspective as well. The full connection between elements on this …
