Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I don’t throw around a John Prine comp very readily… it’s gotta be good. And let me tell you, this new song from Olivia Barnes has …
Category: Folk
Three new rapidly rising folk artists that will remind you why you started following this site
Lonely Mountain – “Whale Song”-The opening sounds feel like whale calls… consider me interested. The first line is about destiny, sung with a plaintive narrative style that immediately intrigues. It’s easy to hear why I wanted more of this song, pretty much right …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking of the distant past
Haunted Like Human – “Growing Pains”-It’s not just because the word history is in the first line of this song that I ended up thinking of historical origins. In fact, there’s a haunting timelessness to this composition that made me think of bygone …
Three energetic new folk rock tracks that bring harmony and storytelling to new heights
Mary Lou Lackey – “Snake in my Garden”-From the first time I clicked this song, I felt the immediate spiritual energy. The “snake in the garden” reference to the book of Genesis definitely carries resonance with classic folk music. There’s a bluesy rock …
Three outstanding new folk pop songs that will restore your faith in contemporary songwriters
Larkk – “First Kiss”-When I click play on this song, I feel like I just opened the sweetest music box. You know those ones from the movies with the sweet little melody that plays as the box opens. Once Larkk’s vocal enters the …
Three brand new acoustic folk tracks with some truly captivating, stand out moments
Dylan Dunlap – “Flowers and Balloons”-There’s a forward momentum to the songwriting here that I really appreciate. The strum of the acoustic guitar has a rhythmic energy to it that keeps the song moving. But at the end of that first verse, the …
Three new tracks that live at the intersection of folk, rock, and satisfying meditative lyrics
Henry Grace – “Things”-There’s something about the chill guitar work in the opening of this song that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It just feels so genuine; then, when I heard Grace’s vocal I was instantly hooked. …
Three unique tracks that prove not all pop music sounds the same… and sometimes it will surprise you!
Sierra Sky – “Higher with me”-This is a love song complete with a tender acoustic guitar and an equally tender, lovely vocal. There’s an approachability to this song that I genuinely appreciate. The easy going style invites the listener to lean into the …
Album Review: Ava Valianti – Petunias
If you’re a fan of singer songwriters, definitely settle in for a new album by the emerging talent Ava Valianti. There’s a satisfying, engaging style to this album that’s sure to appeal to a lot of our followers, especially those who enjoy acoustic …
Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your listening rotation
Natalie Del Carmen – “Plans Upon Plans”-If you’re looking for a classic sound with some crisp modern production elements, definitely check out this track from Natalie Del Carmen. The lyrical vibe is about having plans with someone when it doesn’t work out, so …
