Micah Sage – “Let Me Go”-I listen to a lot of music, so it’s not every day that I get those good chills… and I get them with this song from Micah Sage. I dare say the intimate vocal style is what makes …
Category: Folk
Three exceptional folk songs that you want to have in your collection
Wax Owls – “Ladybug Season”-I didn’t know I needed a song about lady bugs in my life, but here we are. Everything from the lush arrangements to the fantastic harmonies make this an exceptional piece of folk music. The delicate energy of the …
Three Top Songwriters Who Create the Vibe
Jillian Lake – “Playing Dead” The best artists can create their own trademark feeling for listeners. It weaves throughout their catalogue and as they mature, they hone it captivating fans for a career. We think of this when we hear the absolute captivating …
Three folk tracks bringing a taste of mid-September to your playlist
Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Three Americana tunes that you’ll be overjoyed to add to your rotation
Tagore Chayne – “i’mma stop by on the way home”-I’m not sure if Chayne sounds more like a vintage folkster like Woody Guthrie or like a contemporary soul artist like Ray Lamontagne; I think he’s just a little bit of both and I’m …
Three energetic folk pop tunes to make your week better
Bryce French – “Please”-If you’re a fan of upbeat folk music, check out this new track from Bryce French. It’s a bit of a request, a love song with a cute expressive style. The lyrics give a fun and open declaration of desire. …
Featured Single: The most beautiful acoustic folk song we’ve heard all year – “Julia” by Cole Swensen
Cole Swensen – “Julia”-Not all love songs are about romantic relationships; sometimes a love song is about family, as is the case with this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. There’s so much hope and light in every line of this song, it’s truly …
Three new indie folk pop tracks that are perfect for your late summer joy-filled playlists
Izzy Porter – “breathe you out”-If you’ve been around my curation much this year, you know I’m absolutely enthralled with the Lizzy McAlpine style (and all those who are writing/producing in that vein). Izzy Porter is making a contribution to the folk indie …
Three new tracks in the indie and alt pop realm that you’ll want to hear
dearest – “Playing it out again”-This is a song about endurance. It’s a song about perseverance. This is a song about hope. The acoustic guitar and vocal work really well for the core of the song. There are plenty of additional production elements, …
Three folk storytellers that will make you want to grab a cup of coffee and stare off into the distance
Johnny Franco – “When I’m Finally Over”-I can’t help it… I have to say it… this song makes me think of the Beatles. In particular, Franco has a style like another very specific Johnny… Lennon, that is. The lyrical style is charming, intriguing, …
