Vérité – “I Don’t Want You to Come Home for Christmas” We have always loved this artist. You can imagine our excitement when we heard she had holiday originals. This one is a lovely acoustic ballad, made perfect with vocals that are as …
Category: Folk
Three singer songwriters to start off your week with something special
Lauren Corrigan – “Me first”-There’s a calming sentiment to this song that won me over right away. The way the vocal nestles into the mix is delightfully satisfying. Corrigan has a subtle yet evocative style about the way that she writes. The layered …
Three harmony-rooted acoustic folk songs for our loyal readership
The Narrative – “Politics of Youth”-It’s not hard to hear what I like about this song; it begins with beautiful harmonies and acoustic richness. That sound is sustained throughout the track. The lyrics are about hiding away the truth as part of youthful …
Songwriters to Listen to if You Love Phoebe Bridgers
SOMOH – “Anything” Vocals. Shoe gazey guitars. A simple premise, but when done correctly, this combination makes our melancholy hearts swoon. SOMOH not only knows this formula, but thrives with expert precision within it. The songwriter has a vulnerable and deeply personal style …
Three acoustic folk artists that you’ll want to put on steady rotation
Charlie Bishop – “If time was a river”-The calm acoustic energy of this track is absolutely cathartic. The lyrics contain an aspect of nostalgia to them, urging the listener to reflect on the passage of time. There’s a calming style to the acoustic …
Three indie folk tunes to put on your fall 2022 playlist
Luke Beling – “My African Dream”-Fans of narrative folk music are going to find a lot to like about this new song from Luke Beling. It’s an international saga with some timeless advice about living a full life. It’s ultimately a connection between …
New Holiday Tracks to be Thankful For
Well it’s that time of year again. We are super thankful that we get unique holiday originals as well as fresh takes on classic tracks. Enjoy! Kaiak – “A Fairy Tale (This Christmas)” This one feels classic while being original. The Swedish duo …
Three indie folk tunes to set the midweek mood
Haleigh Bowers – “Living proof”-There’s a spirited expression in every line of this song. I really like Bowers’ vocal and the intricate detail on the melody. But these factors come together to create a “mood” unlike anything I’ve heard in indie folk this …
Katy Rea Stuns on Her Beautiful Debut
Singer songwriter Katy Rea has an utterly captivating sound. On her debut album, The Urge That Saves You, Rea croons in a style that will draw comparisons to established artists like Angel Olsen as well as classic ’70’s acts. The recording style is …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to hear and share with friends
Gabby Donnelly – “Carolina”-The composition of this track works really well for me; it’s got an acoustic basis, a quality lead vocal, and some really nice backing elements that give it a sense of depth. I’m a huge fan of the standup bass …
