Songwriters are integral to our experience as humans; they use poetic words and engaging instrumentation to help us reflect on our humanity. Some, even, do it well. Here are five fantastic troubadours who help us connect with the depth of our identity. Nigel …
Category: Folk
Arcadian Wild – Video feature for stunning harmonic folk track “Envy Green”
If you read our interview with Arcadian Wild a few months ago, then you know all about the “genre conversation” we had. But if you’re a fan of great harmonies, you simply have to listen to this track. The studio version of the …
A Pop Playlist to Entertain at the Cookout
Photo credit: Mom + Camera (Jacqui Roberts) If you’re on the beach for family vacation or just out back with some good old fashioned charcoal, this is a great weekend to put on some new music while you celebrate. Pop music takes on …
Five Songs From Genre Busting Songwriters
Mattie Safer – “All We Are” Safer has already made a musical contribution with his work in The Rapture. After the band sadly called it quits, he decided to take the soulful base of his previous sound and follow it to its roots. …
New Music Friday – Episode 54 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
One of the coolest things about running the NMF feature each week is seeing how different bands bring out their fans. You’re probably here because someone you love is in a band… and they sent you to vote. If that’s true and you’re …
Six Of The Best Tracks We Heard This Week
ALLIGATOR – “That’s That” The transparent musical project of singer-songwriter/producer Dylan Thomas (also known as Tom Death) is an exploration of brokenness and monotony. The track has a dark folk feel with a bite of vulnerability we find refreshing. The sound plays out …
Album Review: Stu Larsen – Resolute
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you’ve heard the name Stu Larsen. In some ways, he’s exactly the type of act that we designed the site to cover. He’s brilliantly successful, but for some strange reason he’s not quite as …
Breakout Country Darling Ruby Force Talks Her Phenomenal New Album, Love of Vic Chesnutt, and Answers Our Stereotypical “Country” Questions
In this world of endless pop country tracks, Ruby Force is a refreshing breath of classic country goodness. The musical project of Erin McLaughlin, the persona she takes on is confident, sweet, and incredibly able to single handedly bringing back the roots of country. Influences …
Harmony-Rich Folk Music from Pilgrims’ Dream and Found in the Flood
If you’re a fan of harmony-rich folk music, you’ve come to the right place. We try to feature some quality folk music at least once a week and today will not disappoint. There’s more where this came from, but if you happen to …
A Triumph of Lyrics and Bluegrass – “Old Forests” by National Park Radio – Album Review
National Park Radio – “Old Forests” Album Review By Dayna Duncan A Triumph of Lyrics and Bluegrass – “Old Forests” by National Park Radio Album Review There’s always been something about Bluegrass/Folk/Americana that makes me feel like there is hope in this world. …
