Jeffrey Piton – “Blind”-Piton is an intriguing singer songwriter. You might hear a little William Fitzsimmons or Gregory Alan Isakov in there. It’s all good. Piton has a driving rhythm on “Blind” that will put you in a thoughtful mood. The lyrics talk …
Category: Folk
Ten emerging singer songwriter gems for our readers
Callum Pitt – “Here if you need”-I like the easy going style that Callum Pitt brings to his music. There’s a familiarity to his rolling folk style that feels comfortable and engaging. When you take the full song in, it’s a really good …
Matthew Mayfield’s “Gun Shy” is Force to the Reckoned With
Fans of Rock and Americana laced with rock will be pleased to know that Matthew Mayfield has released a brand new album called “Gun Shy.” It’s full of soaring anthems, powerful songwriting, and in Matthew Mayfield himself – one of the best vocals …
Ivan Hartle: A Rising Blues Folk Phenom
The background of Ivan Hartle is found in remnants throughout his expressive sound. Being raised around a heavy stream of classic and influential music, Hartle moved to the southern part of the United States, which we are sure further developed his art. Now …
The Shyp Rock With Dirty Blues and Lots of Heart
While we come across roughly 2,000 acts each month, there are certain styles that grab our attention immediately. After all, we are still music fans. For me, gritty blues rock will always require a deeper listen and make my ears perk up. The …
Featured Single: Sawyer Fredericks – “Should’ve known better”
Sawyer Fredericks is the kind of folk singer that speaks to my soul. There’s something about his style and substance that shows familiarity with the guitar, the history of folk music, and a way to convey an honest truth in the world today. …
A playlist of singer songwriters to explore this weekend
Michael Baker – “Claire”-Comparisons with James Taylor or Paul Simon might be easy with this track from Michael Baker. We’re happy to feature this articulate acoustic style. The lyrics are charming and thoughtful. “It’s love and we’re the same” is such a wonderful …
Book Review: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young – The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock’s Greatest Supergroup by David Browne
If you’re a fan of the dynamic rock group Crosby, Still, and Nash, or its sometimes line-up that included fellow icon Neil Young (CSNY), then you’ll be interested in the thorough, detailed book about the famed quartet by music historian David Browne. The …
Jack Shields Builds Expressive and Dreamy Folk
The music of singer songwriter Jack Shields is so close to our heart, that we had no choice but to cover his new single “Ghost”. A perfectly layered track that easily pours out of your speakers and into your heart, it tells of …
Music of the Tall Pine Woods – A folk playlist with earthy roots
Gone Gone Beyond – “You Can’t Go Wrong”-There’s an easy going sincerity to this track that I really enjoy. I don’t know if I’ve ever enjoyed a whistled melody this much since Roger Miller’s “Oodelally.” The vocal harmonies are also quite impressive. The …
