There is an enduring theme of place and time on the new album by contemplative songwriter Tosca Abigail. Breaker makes sense when considering the artist’s new phase of life. A lifelong musician, Abigail has recently found a new desire and passion to create …
Category: Folk
Album Review: Evan Bartels – The Devil, God and Me (Winner NMF 69)
Evan Bartels doesn’t sound like any singer I’ve ever heard. Ever. His voice sounds old and young at the same time. He sounds like he’s a hard drinker and a gentle soul. He is a contradiction and his writing cuts through the air …
Tuesday’s Best: Tracks to End January
TOLEDO – “Crane Song” This dreamy track from the indie folk brothers is airy and resonant. The two starting busking at the age of 12, and have made contemplative music ever since. “Crane Song” changes style halfway through and turns into a beautiful …
Film Review: American Folk starring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth
Whether you’re a fan of film or not, this little film American Folk starring Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth is a real treat. The film covers a snapshot of the United States in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th. The …
Saturday’s Must Hear Tracks
Vermillion Road – “Only One” Handclaps make a good song great. This one from the Denver alt pop band is sure to have you clapping along from the first glorious listen. Blending rock with a Walk the Moon style pop, the band has …
Ten Dynamic Tracks to bring in the weekend!
There are only two ways to live your life on Fridays. You either see it as the last day of the work week, or the first day of the weekend. So what’s your pick? What’s it going to be this week? Mind Us …
Your Thursday Rundown: 3 Talented Songwriters With 3 Different Styles
Emily Kohne – “Open Road” This one has all the feels. A classic one-take track, Kohne has the perfect vocals that lean into country, rock, and Americana. The Canadian artist has a knack for connecting with many different listeners, regardless of taste. The …
The Longest Year – “Out of Range”
Whether you call it folk or country music, this duo The Longest Year has a really likeable sound. They remind me a bit of a band we enjoy called the Wind and the Wave. It’s the kind of male-female duo dynamism that can …
A short but sweet folk playlist
The Lullaby Club – “Batman and Robin” -The opening of this track is relaxed and enjoyable. When the full band joins in, the sound morphs a bit toward more of an alt rock style. In any event, the song captures a great deal …
Four Provocative and Unconventional Tracks For Your Tuesday
Rosie Tucker – “Spinster Cycle” Quirky and clever, “Spinster Cycle” is a Joni Mitchell style rock jam about laundromat love. Tucker has a great talent for jumping between style and influences in the way reminiscent of Regina Spektor. Listeners can’t help but be …
