Lucy Clearwater – “Tender”-So if you’re a fan of calm acoustic singer songwriters, you’ll find a hard time finding someone who does it better than Lucy Clearwater. This song has a stillness and peacefulness to it that I find absolutely endearing. It’s almost …
Category: Folk
Three acoustic folk artists that bring a delightful sense of calm
Laura Lucas – “Wake up, breathe in”-The calm acoustic style of this track won my heart over right away. The intimate recording style captures the inflections in Lucas’s voice perfectly. The message isn’t bad either; wake up, breathe in. It’s about control, concentration, …
Three indie folk songs that will put a smile on your face
Max Bien Kahn – “List”-This song does a nice job of bringing together seemingly disparate styles in a way that feels organic and original. You’ll hear aspects of folk, rock, and even some bubblegum pop in this one. The lead vocal has a …
Three indie folk tracks that will remind listeners why they love music
Skout – “I am here”-Something about the harmonics on this acoustic guitar absolutely make my ears happy. The vocal from Skout is also incredible. When these two elements work together, the sound is beautiful. The peaceful harmonies on the first chorus are so …
Three unique and (dare I say) progressive approaches to making Americana music
Ramsey Thornton – “Lie to myself”-Everything about this track caught my attention. The string work, the vocal, and the unique rhythmic structure all pulled me in different directions in the best way ever. The comparison I want to make is with Bela Fleck …
Three exceptional Americana tracks you need to hear today
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 …
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 …
