Clayton Nile Young – “Chisel and Stone”-Nothing says country music like a good metaphor. “Mark my words in chisel and stone” to mark the declaration of intent here, this is a song about a serious person. It’s a bit about loneliness, but mostly …
Category: Folk
Three singer songwriters bringing unique creativity to music today
Tommy Ashby – “Comeback Kid” (Binaural Acoustic Version) [feat. Lydia Clowes]-I don’t know exactly all of the fancy production elements of this song, but what I do know is that it sounds great. The vocal blending, in particular, is absolutely fantastic. We’ve featured …
Three folk singer songwriters who will remind you why you enjoy the genre
Dan Pallotta – “Couldn’t Make It Rhyme”-The first time I heard this song from Dan Pallotta, I thought “okay, here’s a guy who has spent some time with John Prine’s records.” Since Prine is one of the foundational “sounds” of our site, I …
Song of the Year Frontrunner: Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”
Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”-I thought after probably 15 or 20 listens, I’d be ready to write about this song without feeling too much emotion to know what to say. I was wrong. *pause* Maybe the best way to explain how …
Indie Folk Album Review: Dustin McKamie’s new A Good Man Down
From the first bright notes on “Oh My My” listeners are going to think of indie folk pop acts like the Lumineers. I invite you to lean into this album and find some other elements as well. This is definitely a great time …
Three exciting new Americana tracks to show the vitality of the genre
Jackson Harden – “Dakota Blue Moon”-Fans of traditional country music are going to find a lot to like from this tune by Jackson Harden. There’s a nice easy going swing to the track, confessional lyrics, a killer steel guitar, and an overall timeless …
Three folk singer songwriters to make your late August better
N. Kerbin – “Dream of Me”-The atmospheric quality of this song appeals immediately. The effect on Kerbin’s vocal makes it resonate well throughout the track. If you’ve ever dreamt of a friend, especially a romantic friend, this song will definitely connect. The “dream …
Three excellent indie folk singer songwriters that remind you why you love music
Peter Groppe – “Sleeptalking”-The acoustic work on this song stands out right away. Groppe’s vocal is outstanding as well. The mood feels a bit like a mid 20th century folk revival style. The delicate vocal harmonies are absolutely my favorite part of the …
Three fantastic new indie folk tunes for fans of this timeless genre
Josh Brough – “Silver and Gold”-This is a thoughtful, contemplative acoustic track that is sure to find a following among our readership. One of the things I love most about the song is that it takes its time to develop. The opening has …
Three brand new indie folk tracks that stand out from the crowd
Adam Kharita – “Someone You Don’t Adore”-The easy comparison for me on this track is another Adam… that of Adam Melchor. Let me tell you, this song has all the joyful chord changes and melodic progression that you could want in a track. …
