James Smith – “Tell Me That You Love Me”-Since this track has over 3 million plays you might be thinking it’s not very “indie,” but we still want to support this kind of music. The vocal is outstanding and the easy going songwriting …
Category: Folk
One Last Great Playlist for 2018
Calembour – “Yours and Mine”-There’s a gentleness to this song that speaks to me deeply. I think the easy comparison is Mumford and Sons, but really the sound stands on its own. The intimacy in the lyrics work really well with the captivating …
Best Folk Duos of 2018
It’s almost 2019. Like, what the what? Is this even real life? Yes. It is. And it’s been a banner year for indie music and I, for one, am SUPER pumped for the quality supply coming our way these days. I’ve reviewed a …
A Perfect Meditative Winter Playlist
Chloe Foy – “in the bleak midwinter” The delicate instrumentation on this received our attention immediately. This cover of a classic Christmas song, originating from a 1872 Christina Rossetti poem, is melancholy but vibrant, both attributes of the extraordinary songwriter Chloe Foy. Her talent is evident in …
Racoon Racoon – “Young Wolves”
Fans of folk music (which is most of you) will really enjoy the jangly sweetness of this track. It’s got some interesting pop folk elements like a mandolin (or uke?) and male-female harmonies. The melancholy lyrics really hit the spot, too. The whole …
A Winter Equinox Playlist – Light, Harmony, and Hope
Whitney Mongé – “Born Without Wings”-This wonderful track has a core of truth to it that slowly unfolds throughout the song. It’s a narrative form folk song with spirit. The chords help the lyrics cut through the air about identity in family and …
Creative-Genre Busting-Must Hear-Artists
Eleni Drake – “Untitled” The sound of English songwriter Eleni Drake is unmistakably smooth. Mixing jazz and soul, the artist has a fresh sound that blends popular style with vocals that make you melt. There is a specific intimacy in her art that makes …
New Music Mix – A variety playlist of emerging artists
Brandon Jenner – “Face the World”-Jenner’s acoustic style is delightful, soothing, and engaging. I found myself instantly pulled into this interesting song. It’s got a John Denver relaxation to it with some thoughtful, William Fitzsimmons style vocals. The combination is electric and much …
2018 Album of the Year: Picks from Editor Greg Jones
It’s such an exciting experience for bloggers to look back on a year of great music. Where the song of the year list is largely idiosyncratic and based on a specific track “hitting me” uniquely, I find the album list is much more …
2018 Song of the Year: Picks from editor Greg Jones
The end of year lists are a blogger’s duty but also a great privilege. After unearthing hidden gems, ranting to friends about new music, and sharing like a madman on social media, this is the moment where we get to share the cream …
