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 …
Category: Folk
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 …
Luke De-Sciscio Stuns With His 10th and Best Album
Luke De-Sciscio – “The Tourist” We believe De-Sciscio is one of the finest songwriters we have came across in the last decade. His artistic integrity is only matched by his incredible talent. His voice has the power to both mend and break hearts. …
Three folk singer songwriters that you’ll want to put on regular rotation
Kate McGill – “Roadkill”-There’s a sweetness to this recording that is undeniable. The harmonies are absolutely magical. The lyrical concept is intriguing, with a gruesome image mix with such beautiful vocals. The juxtaposition between the lyrical image and the music is actually really …
Three folk rock tunes that you’ll want for your playlists right away
Levi Barrett – “Orofino”-This song… man oh days… hit me in a special way. The opening has a beautiful steel guitar that caught my attention, then the vocal harmonies took the song in a powerful direction. It just sounds like home, if you …
Three Americana tracks to bring a sense of order to this new year
Marc Delgado – “January”-Well, talk about a perfectly timed song! The lyrics are about enduring a long, cold January. We can certainly connect with this one. There’s an optimism to the lyrics, too, that I appreciate. It’s about focusing on the hope of …
A pair of folk tunes to help you through the emotional complexity of breakups
Meadowlark – “Goodbye”-The soothing acoustic guitar on this track immediately caught my attention… then the vocal came in and absolutely won my heart over. What a gorgeous piece of songwriting with a colorful mood that makes the song work really well. If you’ve …
Three folk-based singer songwriters to get your new year off on the right step
Bad Mother Nature – “Now you’re gone”-This is a harmony driven blues song, basically. That said, the harmonies are absolutely outstanding. The overall vibe of the track feels polished and almost Queen-like in its construction. Fans of folk rock will find a lot …
Happy Hanukkah! Here’s a Track for the Season
Distant Cousins – “My Eight Favorite Nights” Out of the many years we have done these holiday run down pieces, this was the first Hanukkah track we have heard. We are overjoyed to be able to share this one for that reason, but …
A pair of singer songwriters to get your week started right
Pat Byrne – “Feels like living”-I’ve been a fan of good narrative folk music for just about as long as I remember. This Pat Byrne song feels like it’s written in the longstanding tradition of storytellers. It’s worthy of a comparison with Kristofferson …
