The first time I heard Micah Turbitt on YouTube was probably a Christmas song or a Fleet Foxes cover. But here’s what I remember; I felt like I was listening to someone like Justin Vernon or William Fitzsimmons. Turbitt is absolutely the real …
Category: Folk
Tuesday’s Best Tracks
Firstworld – “Space” The ambiguous project of South Florida based artist Kris Alvarez,Firstworld is a floating, visceral, and deeply engaging piece of chillwave. Featured on the artist’s upcoming EP, “Space” is beautifully layered and crafted to hit listeners on every level and preference. …
Toe tapping folk to start your week off right! – Lunchtime Playlist May 7
Westin and Mowry – “Company I Keep” -Some may not be aware that American roots music, namely American/Appalachian folk music comes from the traditions of Scotch-Irish folk songs. You can definitely hear it on this great folk salvo from Westin and Mowry. The …
Album Review: Planes on Paper – Edge Markings – with premiere of “Brutus”
Jen Borst and Navid Eliot are two extremely talented folk artists performing under the moniker Planes on Paper. We’ve covered them here before because their music is some of the best folk we’ve heard in recent years. When we learned that they have …
Five gentle and moving singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 2
Ricky Vazquez – “The Haunted” -Vazquez has an open, honest perspective in his songwriting. The beat and style could almost be considered pop country, but it is a really easy to listen to style. The vocal is on point whether on the high …
Let the people sing – A folk music Lunchtime Playlist for May 1
Alexander Wren – “Emily” -This song is romantic about a girl named… you guessed it, Emily. There’s an interested development about halfway through where some of the backing influences go straight up dissonant. I’m warning you now because it is unsettling. Yet I …
The 5 Best Tuesday Jams
Honey Gentry – “Heaven, California” The vocals here are sure to melt even the most harden of hearts. Supported with minimal instrumental accompaniment, the strength by far is the siren like voice that will completely wreck you. Their ability to seduce while they …
Long live folk music – Lunchtime Playlist April 27
Logan Vath – “Guard” -The easy going folk rock vibe of Logan Vath is like a cool drink of water in the midst of a musical desert. It’s clear that he has a knack for songwriting and a refreshing melody. The vocal is …
Album Review: Darlingside – Extralife
Every once in a while you discover a band that can consistently push the envelope. They’re not changing their sound to be “edgy” or to sell more records, but because they’re being true to their artistry. That’s the vibe I get from Darlingside’s …
Five optimistic genre-bending tracks – Lunchtime Playlist April 25
Kit Kazar – “Spell” -This track has it all; there’s a quality lead vocal, an optimistic melody, and strings to give that classic 60s pop song vibe. The whole composition comes together with these candy-sweet lyrics about falling in love. The track feels …
