Will Killen – “Bags at your feet”-This track begins with a solid acoustic guitar style, but I’ll tell you there’s a lot more to this song than “just another” acoustic piece. The atmospheric energy on the chorus is really fascinating. The emotional lyrics, …
Category: Folk
Intriguing Rock You NEED to Hear
Juliper Sky – “Into the Outer Light” The dreamy sonic textures of this act helped us tremendously this week. Like many weeks this year, we struggled. Perhaps the strength of Juliper Sky is how they allow us to escape the current struggle we …
Three talented story-telling songwriters you need in your life
Lily Kershaw – “Now and then” ft. Goody Grace-When Lily Kershaw sings “remember the way that I love you” with that little crack in her voice… oh. my. word. It is so good. There’s a richness and sincerity in this performance that I …
Three folk tunes to get your weekend feeling right
Teen Ravine – “Everyone”-There’s a real groove to this song that I don’t hear much in folk music today. But it feels weird to put it in any other category. Maybe it’s folk pop? I guess it’s the woodwinds that make it feel …
Three singer songwriter songs to make life a little easier
Ben Strawn – “Slow living”-If it’s any indication how I feel about this song, the first thing I did when I listened to it all the way through was add it to three playlists. The second thing I did was share it with …
Three folk country tracks for your midweek
Grace Gonzalez – “Out of Commission”-This is a wonderful song at the confluence of jazz, country, and folk music. Grace Gonzalez has a lovely, earthy, real voice. In a world with so many autotuned styles, it’s nice to hear a band where the …
Three singer songwriters blending folk pop genre lines
Long Tall Jefferson – “Better man”-I appreciate the relaxing guitar work here. The atmospheric style on the mix really makes this piece stand out in the folk scene. The lead vocal is nestled nicely into the track in a way that makes it …
Three need-to-know acoustic singer songwriters
Last Year’s Man – “Brave the storm”-The soothing fingerpicking at the core of this track is worth the approval alone. But as you listen to the comforting vocal style, Last Year’s Man feels like listening to a beautiful alchemy of many classic vocalists. …
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
Incredible Folk You NEED
Washburn and the River – “Piperville” Some days, we all need a little soothing art to comfort our lonely days. This one reminds us of some of the introspective joy we gain from acts like Fleet Foxes. The young songwriter is prepping a …
