Conor Gains – “Light Shine In” Heavy on soulful talent, Conor Gains will blow your mind. The groove on this one is captivating, but vocally it has a confidence that is a punch to the ears. Listeners will find it no surprise that …
Category: Folk
Three new folk tunes with a classic style to get your new week going
Derek Ted – “Better than you think”-There are so many things about this song that I like. First, the lead vocal is really solid. Second, the chord structure feels familiar yet fresh. Third, and maybe most importantly, whatever that magic is on the …
Album Review: Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet
Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet begins with an intriguing mixed acapella track. But honestly, my heart went aflutter when I clicked on the second track. “H.I.M.” is about having your heart securely in the hands of someone else. It’s about being a …
Three crispy, fresh new indie pop jams
Emma Freeman – “Do you”-This song is a perfect example of why I tell people I’m a fan of indie pop. The piano is just delightful. I could listen to the piano verson of this song as an instrumental and be perfectly content. …
Three must-hear new folk tunes, including the latest single from Hollow Coves
Hollow Coves – “Lonely nights” ft. Priscilla Ahn-Every once in a while, a folk band strikes a perfect balance on a track that soothes and inspires. This track from Hollow Coves immediately stood out in a crowded folk scene because of the sense …
Three Americana tunes to help you feel some deep emotions
Mac Greer – “Say it to my face”-There’s an authenticity to Mac Greer’s voice that is incredible. It reminds me most closely of Tyler Childers, but even still, Greer stands on his own. This song is full of emotional power and energy. If …
Beautifully Strange Art You Need
Alex McArtor – “Wasteland” If there were ever a harder to classify track, “Wasteland” is a near endless puzzle. Vocally, we are reminded of some of the best melancholic crooners like Lana and Conor. Musically, it has a dark country vibe throughout while …
Three indie folk tunes that’ll make you want to pick up your guitar again
Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk”-The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I feel like a lot of folk today is in a hurry to get handclapping, but this track shows that a song can be spiritual …
Three more Americana tunes to get your toes tapping
Tyler Lee Frush – “Western states”-I appreciate the unhurried nature of this song. It’s about love. It’s about heartache. The expressive guitar work on this one is fascinating. I am not entirely sure how the metallic sound is achieved here, but it works …
Three expressive new Americana tunes
Brandon Jenner – “There you are”-The softspoken vocal in the opening of the track will make you straighten up and pay attention. The haunting, lonesome guitar in the background makes you wonder where this is all going. The lyrics are introspective, philosophical, and …
