Arbour Season – “Idaho”-This is a remarkable song that won me over right away. The easy going guitar work sets a nice base before two beautiful voices fill the spaces. It’s a song about the state of Idaho, but it’s also about how …
Category: Folk
Three new folk singer songwriters to grab your attention
Stephen Babcock – “Sara”-This is a good song with a magical bridge. I really enjoy the sincerity and lyrical relatability of this song, but the harmonies on the bridge are absolutely wonderful. There are some strong nods in the direction of John Mayer …
Track Spotlight: Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning “Just Like That”
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” showcases her exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The song features her soulful and powerful vocals that evoke a range of emotions, and the lyrics are insightful, relatable, and delivered with sincerity. The instrumentation, including the bluesy …
Three acoustic folk tracks to make the past and present collide with beautiful music
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 …
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 …
