Benjamin Love – “Love Like California” / “Trouble (Your Sex is Power)” The tracks of Love, besides having compelling names, express the artist’s state of mind flawlessly. There is a driving urgency in every wave of sound that reminds listeners of their favorite tracks unfolding …
Category: Folk
Artist Interview: Canadian songstress and inspiring DIY musician Jessica Allossery
Of course it is our passion to support indie artists and Jessica Allossery’s story is one that we simply love. First let me say that I found Allossery’s music in the purest way but listening to Spotify’s discovery tools. When I heard her …
Paul Sweeney – “Loss” – An acoustic guitar instrumental delight
Paul Sweeney is an extremely talented guitar player. Rather than try to come up with fancy words about his song, I’d like you to just listen to it. Sometimes the temptation with instrumental music is to let it be the “background” to some …
New Music Friday – Episode 55- Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
The mixture of music we get on a daily basis is pretty stunning. In an effort express that variety to you all, our loyal readers, we thought we’d throw together several different styles here. Do us a favor and vote on your favorite… …
Artist Feature: Mike Errico (Winner of NMF Ep 48)
Mike Errico is a storyteller with a guitar like many folk singers of old. His style mixes modern rock music with an older storytelling style. “Here’s to the End of the World” feels like a folk song that met with a 90s alt …
3 Great Tracks For Tuesday Feels
Meghann Clancy – “In Time” The music of this singer songwriter is something of a dream. It rocks listeners back and forth with the complacency of a calmed ocean wave. In fact, she drew on a nautical influence to write this particular track. …
“The American Dream” by The Federal Empire is the Jam Your 4th Needs
The Federal Empire have written the perfect satirical anthem for your July 4th. The band has thoughtfully created some of the cleverest and poignant lyrics we have heard in the post-election world we now live. What we appreciate about this track is the …
Five fantastic troubadours you need to know
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 …
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 …
