Davis John Patton – “Rosewood”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic guitar piece, this is a great place to start with Davis John Patton’s “Rosewood.” The atmospheric energy centers the track nicely in the middle of the mix. The warm tone from the …
Category: Folk
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your chill playlist
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Nothing matters more”-The acoustic guitar style on this track struck me as both cathartic and engaging. The expressive vocal on the “I love you” section is sweetly expressed. Something about the composition reminds me a bit of James …
Three unique new tracks in the indie pop and indie folk genre space
Matt Pond PA – “Spaceland” ft. Matthew Caws-We’ve covered Matt Pond PA around here a few times in the past several years. Although this track is listed as indie pop, it’s pretty similar to a lot of pop folk we’ve covered over the …
Three delightful new acoustic Americana tracks
Tommy Goodroad – “The Martian (That don’t bother me at all)”-When I received the two Tommy Goodroad submissions last week, I couldn’t help but connect with both of them almost immediately. The immediate comparison that popped into my head is the legendary Blaze …
Three indie folk tunes to brighten up this late August
Big Little Lions – “Finally”-If you’re a fan of indie folk music, you’ll love Big Little Lions. They’ve been one of my favorite new finds this year. I don’t think I’m even capable of saying no thanks to their submissions at this point. …
Three peaceful singer songwriters to bring beauty and calm
Andrew Word – “Be here”-Something about this song almost feels like a hymn to me. The subtle harmonies are my favorite part, but the overall energy of the track is absolutely stunning. The thoughtful, plaintive lyrical style works perfectly with the delivery of …
Top 20 Folk Blogs for 2021
Welcome to the top 20 folk music blogs for 2021. These are whimsical and fun rankings based upon a handful of simple criteria such as style, depth of coverage, and frequency of posting. If you disagree with our list, feel free to contact …
Three songs right on that folk and Americana line that we’re happy to support
Jenner Fox – “Buffalo”-The acoustic guitar on this track is really intriguing. The lead vocal does a nice job of expressing a clear sentiment. The concept of “learning how to love” seems to permeate the lyrics beyond the first verse. There’s a light …
Three emerging singer songwriters who capture the spirit of our site
Michal Bush – “Forfeit”-The tender vocal blands really well with the acoustic guitar work on this track. There’s some minor key work here that makes the track feel a bit unsettling in some places. However, that’s all resolved with some beautiful chord changes …
Three wonderful new folk tracks with lush, soothing soundscapes
Kat Hammock – “Beautiful Life”-If you’re looking for folksy harmonies and a GORGEOUS vocal mix, please click play on this track. It’s a timeless country-meets-folk-meets-what-they-sing-in-heaven style. Okay I’m not sure what they sing in heaven, but from all the gospel music I’ve heard …
