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 …
Category: Folk
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters that will help get you through the weekend
Daybreaker – “Salt”-There’s a chill energy to this track that feels like it has the potential to soothe the listener right away. The understated vocal does a nice job of moving the song along. The mysterious energy of the backing instrumentation creates a …
Three contemplative folk singer songwriters that you’ll want for your own private collection
Bryony Lloyd – “Moon in Libra”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I knew I was going to be a fan. It’s impossible not to compare Bryony Lloyd with Dodie Clark. The delicate folk guitar and subtle clarinet in the …
Album Review: Matthew Moore – Even the Dying
If you’re looking for a folksy country singer songwriter, consider checking out this album from Matthew Moore. It has elements from classic folk blended with some other related genres like rock, alt country, and easy going adult contemporary. The opening track “Even the …
Three emotionally captivating singer songwriters at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Kora Feder – “Paragraphs”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I was captivated. Kora Feder has one of those voices where you feel like you grew up with her… or you were good friends at some point… or like… you …
Three acoustic indie folk artists for your audio enjoyment
Andhi and the O’Neills – “Sublet My Heart”-Something about the composition of this song reminds me of early rock n’ roll, but it’s definitely right in the pocket of folk music. The lyrical concept reminds me of those early 50s songs in the …
Album Review: Hughes & Dixon – Songs for a Dupont Cafe
We don’t usually write about music that’s more than six months old, so featuring an album over two decades old is particularly rare for us. That said, when this music from Hughes and Dixon came through, we found it to be something we …
Three brand new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your rotation
Charlotte Morris – “created me”-I might be convinced to move this track from folk to “adult contemporary” as it does have some genre bending elements to it. More than anything, it feels like mature singer songwriter content with a depth of lyrical energy …
A pair of Americana singer songwriters that will absolutely demand your attention
David B. Archibald – “Stay Here Together – Live”-I know… I know… as soon as he starts singing you’re going to say, “wow, he sounds a lot like Chris Stapleton.” You’re not wrong. But I hope that this song gets to you in …
Featured Single: Jed and the Valentine – “Pitching Stones”
Jed and the Valentine – “Pitching Stones”-If you’re a fan of folk music, you’ll find a lot to like with the jangly banjo work on this track. But if you’re like me, then you’ll *love* the quality of the vocal blending on this …
