Hannah Wyatt – “Santo Rio, goodbye”-I hate to overuse the word “breathtaking” when it comes to music, but I kid you not Wyatt has an effect here that is nothing short of breathtaking. The phrasing is amazing. The timing of the track pulls …
Category: Folk
Great Named Bands With a Classic Indie Sound
Bug Button – “No Guilt Regardless of being a Texas collective, Bug Button thrive in what they call the Midwestern Emo style. Quintessentially indie, the act are carried by lovely instrumentation and emotive vocals. Their upcoming EP is an exploration of relationships and …
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll be surprised you don’t already know
Aisha Badru – “Inside”-There’s a cathartic peacefulness in Aisha Badru’s songwriting that I’ve liked from the first time I heard it. The light, wispy quality of the vocal always calms my spirit and makes me listen more closely. The piano chords set a …
Three expressive indie folk tunes to make you lean in and listen close
harry hook is real – “effigies”-No, my shift key is not broken. I’ve copied the stylizing that “harry hook is real” has in his name. This song is more sophisticated than what we typically feature. It reminds a bit of Water Liars, another …
Three talented singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your favorite playlist
Deathcruiser – “Superman”-I’m such a sucker for a good acoustic guitar with a solo vocalist. I think 90% of the music I listen to has this general acoustic folk style. Deathcruiser adds in some extra instrumentation, but the soul of the track really …
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
Featured Americana Single: Jessie Payo’s “Bodega”
Jessie Payo – “Bodega”-While it’s not specifically a religious song, Payo approaches this song about a small bodega as a religious experience. The parallel of a bodega with a church, as a place of acceptance and spiritual significance, is really well explored with …
Three outstanding acoustic folk singer songwriters for your midweek
Cole Swensen – “Scars on your shoulder”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage much for the past year, you’ve seen Cole Swensen’s name and heard his incredible songwriting. In a world of copycats and similar artists, Swenson paves his own way with a …
Three unique takes on modern rock music
Tatum Scott – “Virginia”-No matter what genre you call this song, it’s got major hit potential. It sounds like a lot of stuff you might hear on pop stations currently. The quality of the vocal is evident from the start. There’s an infectious …
Three acoustic folk tracks that you need to hear today
Jonah Kagan – “18” -Prepare for a nostalgic trip with this track. Even if you didn’t live an exact parallel to Kagan’s experience, there’s so much that is relatable in this song. The vocal is absolutely special. The overall lyrical message is relatable, …
