Sad Daddy – “Arkansas Bound”-When I accepted this track, my first thought was “wow, this singer sounds a lot like Melissa Carper.” Then, after I read who was in the band, I realized that my ears did not betray me; it is Melissa …
Category: Folk
Three captivating folk singers who keep our faith alive in the genre
Spencer Hoffman – “Like a bird”-Kick off your boots and take a few minutes to enjoy this new tune from Spencer Hoffman. The opening line and quality of the lead vocal is going to make you pay attention. There’s something deeply satisfying about …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter tracks to bring calm to your midweek
Ollie Matthews – “To say goodbye”-Wow. I’ll go ahead and say it; this song blew me away from first listen. The chord changes and overall complexity are both incredibly impressive. I am inclined to compare Ollie Matthews to George Harrison’s innovative songwriting on …
Three acoustic folk tracks you’ll want in your life
Ronjo V – “Short on love”-There’s a relaxing energy to this track that feels very much like a classic folk rock tune. Ronjo V has a style that connects with the past while creating a contemporary joy as well. The lyric “turning back …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana world to kick off 2022 in style
Ansley Rushing – “Clementine”-To be fair, we received this track right before we left for our December break but it is a 2021 song. It works really well for setting the tone for a calm and peaceful mindset in 2022. There’s a nice …
Happy Holiday From Us and Leo DiSanto
Leo DiSanto – “Evergreen” We are all for subtle holiday music instead of over the top extravagance. We prefer melancholy over celebration. So, it is no surprise why we love Leo DiSanto’s holiday take. We waited until the BIG day to share it …
Three engaging contemporary tunes that are sure to surprise listeners
David Burnett – “Picture Place”-I don’t know who David Burnett reminds me of, specifically, but I feel like I’ve known his work for years. The composition style has a beautiful combination of modern Americana (think Nickel Creek) with classic singer songwriter vibes (think …
Three engaging folk singer songwriters for your thoughtful consideration
Jacksonport – “California Gold”-If you’ve been reading my articles on folk this year, you know the name Jacksonport. If we gave an artist of the year award, I would nominate Jacksonport. I’ve loved everything I’ve heard. “California Gold” is a delicate and rewarding …
Three captivating new Americana tracks that you need for your 2021 playlists
Cactus Blossoms – “Hey baby”-For a lot of people who think about the genre of Americana, a sound like the Cactus Blossoms is the first thing that comes to mind. They remind me a little of the Mavericks, one of the first bands …
Our Fresh Find Weekend Wrap Up
Grae – “Outta This World” This Toronto based artist is one of our favorites. Her ability to craft intelligent and earnest pop tracks are a rarity. The track follows her 2020 EP, Permanent Maniac, which was a great exploration of style and craft …
