Smooth Hound Smith – “Waiting for a spark”-If you’re looking for a timeless country-flavored Americana tune, SHS bring a really nice one here. The lead female vocal is really impressive, flavoring the entire track. Once it picks up it becomes a bit more …
Category: Folk
Top 25 Folk Music Blogs for 2019
We are excited to present our top 25 folk music blogs for 2019. These are arbitrary rankings from the musings of a fellow folk blogger. We look at style, depth of coverage, and frequency of posting. If you disagree with our list, feel …
Your Perfect Weekend YouTube Playlist
Julia Michaels – “Hurt Again” There is a lot to like about Michaels, regardless of your musical preference. The artist has already accomplished some major milestones, including working and writing for some of the biggest pop acts out there. Now, as she forges …
Alyssa Joseph Raw and Honest Songwriting
The music Philadelphia singer songwriter Alyssa Joseph is raw, engaging, and empowering. We always have space on our site to champion honest songwriters, and Joseph deserves every crafted work of praise. In “Leaning” listeners find an almost painfully honest artist who shares space …
A quick-hitting folk and Americana playlist featuring Wilder Woods and Grizfolk (among others)
Phillip Bronchtein – “Oregon Air”-I have made it publicly known that if I ever “run away from home” it will be to the PNW. Bronchtein’s brilliant atmospheric folk sound on this track helps explain why that’s where I’d go. Bronchtein’s wonderful baritone lead …
If Americana is your thing, check out these tracks!
Lucinda Belle – “Baby don’t cry”-I love the jazzy spirit of Lucinda Belle’s music. She seems to always pull me right into the heart of the music. After the “break” in this song, you’ll find yourself swinging hips and thinking about bygone lovers. …
Five fabulous folk tracks (that are why you follow this site)
Eva and the Vagabond Tales – “Please Keep Me”-I really like the stripped down sincerity of this track. It’s a heart’s lament in folk chords, fronted by a beautifully articulate female lead. This is the kind of artistry that continues to bring us …
Perfect Summer Indie Rock
Florence Rose – “Panic Button” The Tulsa, OK rock act Florence Rose have captured something special in the blazing three minutes of “Panic Button”. It has a brazen confidence and life that sets it apart from much of the indie rock crowd. The …
LA Artist Defoe Defies Genre and Impresses on Debut
LA artist Defoe is as diverse as she is talented. The young jack of all musical trades combines numerous styles, while bouncing between almost every genre imaginable, to produce engaging tracks that give all listeners something to love. Her background is just as …
Five singer songwriters to brighten your mid July
Gavyn Bailey – “No Space”-If you’re looking for more of a commercial pop sound for your singer songwriters, give Gavyn Bailey a spin. It’s definitely a sound that you could imagine hearing while you’re at work or out shopping. The quality on Bailey’s …
