Orly Raquel – “Chaos and Bones” Orly Raquel is one of our favorite artists currently. Her ability to compel listeners into her own expertly crafted sonic space, is rare. The enigmatic songstress shows a slow burning seduction on “Chaos and Bones”. The track …
Category: Folk
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – “That Spell” – Extraordinary folk songwriting
Andrea von Kampen is a site favorite, so folks who are familiar with our site will know the name well. If you’ve recently discovered von Kampen’s writing, do settle in for a gorgeous adventure. The style is beautifully satisfying, lyrically rich, with a …
Three new singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Peter Stone – “Atlantic”-There’s a relaxing energy to this composition that immediately stands out to me. It’s clear that the songwriter Peter Stone brings a calming sense to his composition from guitar to vocal. The easy going energy works really well from start …
Three delightful new folk tunes for your Friday
Alex Dunn – “Southern star”-The calming acoustic guitar lays down a beautiful basis for this song. Once the vocal enters, there’s a timelessness to the track that strikes me immediately as noteworthy. The lyrics feel poetic, charming, and engaging. The production does a …
3 Unclassifiable Tracks Unlike Anything Else
DYGL – “Half of Me” This gives us all sorts of feels. The styles of rock are well blended while still being freshly original. It definitely has a ’90’s vibe, with damn singable lyrics reminiscent of Blink 182. This might be a strange …
Must Hear Songwriter Tomo Shines “Before the Dawn”
Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
Three intriguing new indie folk tunes
Croix du Nord – “A song for the hills and for you”-The calming sentiment of this track is evident from the start. The comparison that easily comes to mind is Fleet Foxes, but truthfully it’s not exactly the same as that iconic new …
Three indie pop tracks to inspire you this early Autumn season
Haley Johnsen – “Goner”-IF you’re a fan of soulful vocals and a chill vibe, check out Haley Johnsen’s new track “Goner.” I was immediately blown away by the quality of the vocals and the easy going melody on this track. It’s got a …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
All The Queen’s Horses Leave us Stunned
All The Queen’s Horses – “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road” Steeped in Irish songwriting, this project of Sean Murphy is absolutely arresting. The beauty in “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road”, and honestly all of his music, is in every earnest note …
