Tyler Meacham – “Unknowing”-The relaxing acoustic guitar work and quality lead vocal here immediately stood out to me. I was pulled in to the intimate recording style and sweet lyrical connection. If you’ve ever sat in the room with someone that you can’t …
Category: Folk
Three indie folk tunes to set the mood for this weekend
Benedikt – “Strawberries”-I don’t know a lot of technical terms for music production, but whatever the effect is on the vocal here works really well. The mysterious energy of the backing string work balanced with this vocal is really intriguing. This is what …
Three Americana tracks to make you think about the past and the future
GoldenOak – “Islands”-If you’re looking for a crispy modern folk style, go no further than GoldenOak’s great new style. The electric guitar really shines through on this one and the vocals are really well done. It’s got a moving rhythm to it that’s …
Three acoustic folk tunes to remind you why you started following our site
Ben Matchett – “Damn this feeling”-The easy going guitar work on this track is just the access point, but the more you listen the more you will be impressed by the pickin. Matchett’s vocal is also really good quality. The combination is a …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to mellow out your midweek
Oblivion Orchestra – “Yours/Mine”-This is a heartfelt track with some interesting elements to it. There’s an experimental energy in the background to go with an acoustic quality that drives the folk spirit of the track. The lonesomeness in the voice really connects with …
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Good Terms – “Useless Things” If there is one track that sums up much of pandemic life, it is this one. With a beautiful ache, the lyrics play out with a disregard of possessions. On the surface, it is a sad break up …
Album Review: Ethan Gruska’s 2020 album En Garde
Ethan Gruska is an amazing songwriter who has written a number of songs you’ve heard and loved, but maybe didn’t know it. This song is a folk masterclass, incorporating lyrics that are critical of the music industry and modern society. More than anything, …
Three indie folk tracks to reflect the need for love and human connection
Matt Sayers – “Jericho”-There’s a contemplative nature to this track from Matt Sayers. Poetic lyricism and an unsettling yet hypnotic acoustic guitar part. The combination of the haunting lyrics and that guitar make the listener wonder about the metaphor. The production allows the …
Three acoustic tunes that’ll put a smile on your face this spring
Shadwick Wilde – “When all of this is over”-There’s a mesmerizing acoustic style to this track. The guitar sets a mood, but Wilde has a timeless vocal style that is, in a word, striking. If you haven’t heard this one, definitely sit down …
Three Americana tracks to capture your heart
Lullanas – “I have met my love today” (John Prine cover)-You had me at “John Prine.” You won my heart at those vocal harmonies. Oh my word this is a beautiful piece of music. I don’t know much about the connection between the …
