The Paper Kites – “For all you give” (ft. Lucy Rose)-We cover a lot of folk duos around here, so it’s really something when one stands out like this. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful, engaging style. The peaceful delivery of each vocal line works …
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Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 8
Emma Halpin – “Cupid”-Stop reading and listen.-Okay now you are allowed to read again. Fans of Dodie Clark and Tessa Violet can have a brand new artist to love in Emma Halpin. From the first time I heard this song my mouth actually …
Three folk tunes to satisfy your soul
Jakob Leventhal and Sarah Jarosz – “Greenwich Village Ghosts”-This is a beautiful song performed by two exceptionally talented songwriters. I didn’t know much about Leventhal until I found this track, which is absolutely stunning. The composition has this conversational phrasing that works well. …
Album Review: Wild Silence – Indigo
Fans of folk music should be familiar with Wild Silence, a truly remarkable band with an engaging album that came out in 2020. The vocals from lead singer Kei’ana Nabor are absolutely stunning from start to finish. The instrumentation and composition from Joel …
Three new folk tunes featuring Ron Pope, Joshua Hyslop, and Freedom Fry
Ron Pope – “A little more love” (feat. von Grey)-Ron Pope doesn’t really need introduction, especially to followers of this site. I admire that Pope has such a loyal following, yet still releases his music through indie channels. I love the juxtaposition in …
Volunteer Offers Hope With Exceptional “Found You in the Fire”
This one is a solid piece of songwriting. Volunteer is the project of artist Cory Quintard, who has continued to gain traction by crafting thoughtful and emotive tracks that will connect with many listeners. “Found You in the Fire” reminds us why we …
Thursday Best Tracks: A Whitesnake Cover and a Parent’s Lament
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – “Leave Me Alone” “Leave Me Alone” has a big and bouncy sound that will force you to move. The groove of it is similar to Big Data and similar acts, but has some refreshing …
Three indie pop tracks to get your groove going
Smokehouse – “Brazil”-This track has taken off! It’s only been out a few days and is really doing well. We’re here to give it all our love (heh) — or at least a boost to our dedicated indie pop fans. If you like …
3 Uniquely Talented Songwriters
Glenn Thomas – “Black Muddy River” (Grateful Dead Cover) We were absolutely blown away by this one. From the intimate vocals, to the classic instrumentation, “Black Muddy River” is a representation of the best of us. After garnering praise from the likes of …
Top 25 Folk Music Blogs for 2020
We are excited to present our top 25 folk music blogs for 2020. These are arbitrary rankings from the musings of a fellow folk blogger. We look at style, depth of coverage, and frequency of posting. If you disagree with our list, feel …
