Juni Habel – “Run dry”-The fingerpicking in this track is really good. I appreciate the intimate recording style here that makes it feel like the listener is inside the song. The lead vocal is smooth and demands your attention. This is classic Americana …
Category: Folk
Three acoustic folk tunes to bring you calm
Thomas Lavine – “Rivers”-This is a peaceful and engaging tune. The opening vocal is really inviting and good. Once the harmonies enter the track, I felt like I was transported to a magical place. There’s something sweetly moving throughout the track, like reading …
The Week That Is: : 3 Best Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Vikki Gilmore – “Doubt of my Mind” This a doubtful and uncertain time. Days like these, however, bring some of the best art. The new single by the tremendous Gilmore, is aptly titled and expertly played. With a mood that rings true deep …
Three Americana tracks that’ll put a smile on your face
Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
The Rayes: Hopeful Americana for All
Some of the best musical performances happen on the bustling streets. Such is the case with The Rayes. Led by sisters Jordan Stobbe (bass/vocals, 24) and Rebecca Stobbe (rhythm guitar/vocals), they honed their craft busking in Seattle before eventually recording. The result is …
Three engaging new folk tunes including Beta Radio, Bo Armstrong, and Ryan Trager
Beta Radio – “Way of love”-I once tried to get Beta Radio to play at a college where I was teaching. They just seem like the perfect band for a college campus, you know? It’s such a delightful, inspiring, harmonic sound from Beta …
Three remarkable folk tunes to improve your week
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 …
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 …
