Brook St. – “Steady steady”-The lyrical concept of this track rests on the concept of stability, steadiness, and consistency. It’s such an inspiring, beautiful image. The harmonies and overall structure of the song support the lyrical message quite well. The cascading harmonies on …
Category: Folk
Three outstanding tracks with the tag “dream pop”
We’re going to try a little experiment on this post. We’re going to open up the comments. We would like you to consider weighing in to the genre here. Is this “dream pop” to you? Jacko Hooper – “Getting no place fast”-With glowing …
Three indie folk tunes that are sure to emerge from the crowd for our audience
Darren Kiely – “Time to leave”-Everything about this track from the quality raspy lead vocal to the subtle harmonies are perfect for the type of folk we like to feature. There’s a punctuated, percussive style to the verses that keeps the song moving …
Three stunning harmony bands to love in 2023
The Wildwoods – “West Virginia rain”-I love the harmonies on this track. There’s some really clever songwriting on this tune as well, with hat tips to other songs about West Virginia. The classic country elements play well with classic folk elements. The main …
Three acoustic folk tunes to add to your 2023 folk playlist
Brady James – “Empty promises”-This is a sad song about the broken promises between a father and son. The acoustic guitar work is really what shines on this one. The overall instrumentation and vibe of the track is what narrative folk music is …
Three contemporary singer songwriters that echo great songwriters of the past
George Pelham – “Better every day”-I’ve listened to this song several times and each time I think of the great George Harrison. The mix of folk and rock elements on the track feels good from start to finish. The energy on the chorus …
Three engaging singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Mandi Mapes – “Daffodil Floors”-A piano… some atmospheric strings… and an amazing voice. Color me interested. Mandi Mapes writes with a poetic sweetness that caught my attention right away. I am sure there are some good comparison artists for this sound, but honestly …
Artist Interview: Jacksonport’s John Fatum shares his heart for music
From the time I clicked play on “Fresh Flowers,” I knew there was something special about John Fatum’s project Jacksonport. The acoustic guitar was excellent, but there was something in the vocal that felt familiar and comfortable that almost cried out for connection. …
Three acoustic singer songwriters reminding us why we love writing about music
Doug Paisley – “Sometimes it’s so easy”-The phrasing on this track from Doug Paisley is something special. There’s an air to the track that makes it feel like a blend of James Taylor with more traditional country. The end result is an engaging …
Incredible Songwriting From Rising Talents
Robin Kester – “Infinity Song” “Infinity Song” is a shimmering piece of quintessential indie rock. The sound is lush and dripping with heart. Vocally, Kester has found her place as one of the most intriguing modern talents. We love how this one builds …
