Camryn Quinlan – “Light of Day”-There’s a sweet, bluesy character to both the guitar and vocal that I really enjoy. The vibrato in the vocal here even feels a bit on the soul side. The combination of all of these elements come together …
Category: Folk
Three folk singer songwriters that will remind you of the magic of music discovery
imstillFranci – “King”-If you’ve been around the site much this year, you know I’m a total sucker for the introspective folk singer songwriters that are emerging lately. This song fits in that scene perfectly, sonically feeling a bit more indie pop than folk, …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter songs that will make you take pause
Cole Swensen – “Weaving”-This is a song about ending a relationship with the softest, most generous spirit. It’s a song about realizing that the relationship was meaningful and important, but it’s time for it to end. There’s a grace to this recording that’s …
Three cathartic, acoustic singer songwriters that will stop you in your tracks
Adeline Lopez – “Drink Up”-Sometimes you can hear the weather and experience in someone’s life because of gruffness, but in this voice from Adeline Lopez there’s a sense of that same difficulty in the lyrics. The voice, on the other hand, is beautiful …
Three authentic folk singer songwriters you’ll want to share with your friends
Bryant Roses – “Leave It Shining”-It’s really difficult to find authentic folk music that stands out from the crowd. When I clicked on this track from Bryant Roses I was struck by both the quality of the fingerpicking and the authenticity of the …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that go perfectly with your fall beverage of choice
Aleks Gray – “Please Come Home”-There’s a lovely peaceful energy to this track that connects immediately. The cathartic acoustic guitar work definitely stands out from the crowd. It feels like holding a warm cup of your favorite beverage, warming your hands and smelling …
Artist Interview: Captivating emotional folk singer songwriter Cole Swensen
If you’ve been around the site for the past year, you’ve seen Cole Swensen’s name several times. I think I’ve approved everything he has sent us in recent memory. If you listened to his songs “Things We Don’t Talk About” or “Julia,” you’ll …
Three tracks at the magical intersection of folk and rock music
Ynes Mon – “Same Things”-So I like the opening of this song but I love the chromatic chord work on the chorus. This song captures a lot of what I like in music; there’s an emotional ethos that covers the whole track. Heck, …
Folk Duo Album Review: Ash & Eric – Sure
Ash & Eric’s Sure is one of those rare albums that quietly sneaks up on you, only to leave a lasting impression long after the final note fades. At its core, this album is a deeply personal and heartfelt journey, rooted in folk …
Acoustic Singer Songwriter EP Review: Sam the Living – Alone
Usually if the first line of an album is about being depressed, I’m going to say that it’s too melancholy and move on. But let me tell you, there’s a sincerity and believability to this album from Sam the Living that made me …
