Pawns or Kings – “Ain’t allowed to be sad”-If you’re looking for an old time folk style, this track does a nice job with it. You’ll hear chord progression, sincere vocals, and an endearing overall string-based tune. The lyrics repeat like old time …
Category: Folk
Three unique forms of new rock music you’ll want in your life
King Neptune – “In the morning”-There’s a really peaceful energy to the acoustic guitar in this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, of course, but I like how the track builds on itself. The opening feels like a pretty standard acoustic …
Three new folk tunes from Josh Radnor, Jordan Prince, and Duncan Covey
Josh Radnor – “The high road”-Equal parts philosophy and introspection, Josh Radnor’s latest track “The high road” has layers of meaning. You get the sense that each line was penned with intention. For me, the line, “what would Jesus do? and other sages …
So You Wanna Be a Folk Singer? Three Guitar Recommendations
Guest post: By Don East – Editor For Killer Rig Perhaps it was the magic of generations past, or the tradition of popular culture, folk music hascaptured your heart. Whether you are already musically inclined or just getting started, folk iswhere you want …
The Satellite Station Shares ‘Simple Miracles’
If you have been following our site for awhile, chances are you welcomed the music of The Satellite Station into your ears with joy. The moniker of talented songwriter Travis Rue, the project is pure haunting and impressive folk – stripped down and …
Three innovative new indie folk tunes for your midweek joy
Sarah Connolly – “Wishing bone”-I really appreciate the unhurried timing of this track from Connolly. The rhythm section provides a timeless base, allowing Connolly’s quality vocal to soar. There’s a really interesting dynamic between the tone of Connolly’s voice and the effect on …
Judith van Drie Shines on “You Were Mine”
Judith van Drie – “You Were Mine” Surprising does not begin to describe our feeling for this one. Dutch songwriter Judith van Drie crafts a beautiful sound on “You Were Mine”, while offering an absolutely arresting vocal style. There are few songwriters who …
Three new Americana tracks for your late winter reflections
Chase Potter – “How”-There’s a really infectious Americana energy to this track. The lyrics are personal, but make everyone reflect on we go about learning and knowing. The guitar on this one sounds particularly rich. The combination of those guitar harmonics and the …
Three folk singer songwriters that are why you follow this site
Paola Bennet – “In this body”-The unhurried style of the melody in this track stood out for me right away. Even the lyrics about not knowing how to exist in your body is kind of a mind… meld (we’ll call it). Bennet is …
Three outstanding new singer songwriters for your 2021 playlists
Stathi – “Ideas for the afterlife”-I was immediately struck by the folk narrative style with this track from Stathi. The lyrics are punctuated and immediately meaningful. It talks about class, poverty, and the powerlessness that so many of us feel. If you’ve ever …
