Tom Butler – “Give”-I don’t know Tom Butler personally, but something about this song makes me feel like he’s a down to earth dude. The chords feel like they are from a classic 60s rock tune. The easy going message feels sweet and …
Category: Folk
Breakout Artists for 2021
DD Walker – “Only Two at the Start” This one is incredibly dreamy. The soulful vocals give us a certain calm we appreciate in this stressful time. The guitar carries the track in a loop that is equally as affecting. DD Walker is …
Three more intriguing folk tunes for your midweek
Cereus Bright – “Give me time”-If you’re looking for a mid 60s folk style, definitely give Cereus Bright a spin. We’ve covered this artist in the past and it’s easy to hear why. All of the key elements of melody, composition, and style …
Three new folk acts who demand your attention
The Collection – “Blue day”-If there was a “sound” that defines why I started writing about music, it would be something like The Collection. Rich, rewarding harmonies and a sweet acoustic guitar define the track. It feels human, comfortable, and a lot like …
Luke De-Sciscio: : : Site Favorite Songwriter Continues to Shine
By now, our affinity for this songwriter is evident. His creative song structure is unlike anything we have heard in recent years. The talent of De-Sciscio is how he crafts a type of sonic mood that stays longer than the track plays. The …
3 Incredible Songwriters You Need to Hear
Girlhouse – “The Fatalist” We approved this song before we saw the music video. The song is an incredible expression of vulnerable songwriting, while the video is a beautiful expression of humor. The artist plays with themes of alienation and isolation as she …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your Monday
Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
Three captivating brand new tracks that prove they do still make music “like they used to”
Sam Rappaport – “Til the morning comes”-I’m an absolute sucker for a good bluesy piano and this track has it in spades. I love the expressive melodic style throughout the track. I like the way the standup bass gives it that extra layer …
Three indie folk tracks to add to your 2021 emerging artists playlist
Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon – “Mama I don’t wanna go to Nashville”-I’ve compared other artists to Rusty Clanton in the past, but this track from Harmon really reminded me of Clanton’s easy going acoustic folk style. There’s a longing in the vocal style that …
