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 …
Category: Folk
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 …
You Have to Listen to Lauran Hibberd
“Don’t tell me stories, I’ll write songs about them” states growingly prolific songwriter Lauran Hibberd. The storyteller is beginning to hit her musical stride, while releasing some of the most catchy and compelling singles we have heard recently. Various media outlets have recently …
Finding more hidden gem singer songwriters for our readers
Laurin Hunter – “Silver and Blue”-I like this track from Laurin Hunter because it has so many of the key elements of good music for me. Hunter’s guitar and vocal are both extremely quality. I try not to throw around iconic comparisons too …
