Amy Stroup – “Something good”-The first time I found Amy Stroup’s music, I was stunned by how good it is. Here we are, several years later, and I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the sweet melodies. This new track is exactly – …
Category: Folk
Three indie folk tracks that will remind you why you love the genre so much
Logan Piercey – “Half a mind”-This song has it all; great harmonies, reference to drinking from a mason jar, and a really nice melody. The song has a vibe that feels like traditional folk brought into the polished production of our contemporary context. …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to bring cool in this hot July weather
Emma Hamel – “Twenty”-This is a gentle, sweet song and it’s my challenge to older readers not to have a sense of being jaded when listening to the song. Don’t say, “oh honey… you have no idea.” If you really listen there’s a …
Three folk singer songwriters to kick off a new week
Tyler Edwards – “Highway dust”-If I had to pick a representative artist for modern folk music, Tyler Edwards would make the short list. Everything about this song captures what folk music is all about; relatable lyrics, accessible melody, and a vocal that makes …
Three unique Americana tracks to get your toes tappin this weekend
Mookie and the Bab – “Passing through”-The acoustic style of this track won my heart right away. Then the vocal entered… with a crooning sincerity and charming lyricism… and I was hooked on Mookie and the Bab. Fans of Rayland Baxter and similar …
Three folk tracks that will challenge your perceptions of the genre
Dash Hammerstein – “Rolls Royce”-This song feels like an old fashioned tune. Even the instruments seem to be intentionally old fashioned with that slightly out-of-tune style (especially the piano). It’s meant to feel like an old timey soundtrack (if I had to guess). …
Three unique tracks meeting at the collision point of folk and rock music
Arts Fishing Club – “Space Cow”-We’ve been writing about Arts Fishing Club for many years. In fact, his story was one that pulled me in right away; he’s dedicated to making music and truly loves the process. That always resonates with me. This …
Site Favorite Anna Tivel Shines on “Outsiders”
Anna Tivel – “Outsiders” Anna Tivel is one of the most talented songwriters currently journeying across the American landscape. Her brand of earnest folk shines on the melancholy waltz “Outsiders”. This is the title track from her highly anticipated new album due August …
Three thoughtful indie folk songs that will appeal to our core audience
Bocce – “10 of swords”-There’s a calming acoustic style here that is sure to appeal to a lot of our regular readers. Bocce have a thoughtful writing style and some very captivating lyrics. The theme is ostensibly spiritual, pulling listeners into a conversation …
Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want to hear right away
Indianna Dawn – “More than a man”-There’s a captivating simplicity to the acoustic guitar work on this song. It ushers in a beautifully expressive vocal from the lead. The easy going sense of the track allows the listener to ease into the poetic …
