Chris Klafford – “What Happened to Us” -This track has a ton of unique pop energy to it. You’ll hear elements of folk and pop singer songwriter here, but really it’s the massive energy that hits on the break at about :50. The …
Category: Playlist
Check out all of our spring playlists – Americana, Rock, Singer Songwriter, and Folk Music
Some of you may be aware that we actually curate playlists all the time over on Soundcloud. (If there’s demand, we’ll do the same on Spotify.) These lists are specially crafted with under-the-radar artists in mind, so you’re not going to find top-40 …
Amp up your weekend playlist – Late Lunch Playlist May 25
Orla Gartland – “I Go Crazy” -Sometimes relationships are smooth and butterflies, but sometimes they are conflicted and distruptive. The latter is the subject of Gartland’s song “I Go Crazy.” Love can be so enrapturing and fascinating, but it can make us feel …
Let’s get the folks together for a fun list! – Lunchtime Playlist May 11
Wealthy West – “Help” -We’ve been fans of the Wealthy West for a few years now. They have a high quality “big folk” sound to them that keeps us coming back for more. Sometimes garnering comparisons with a band like The Head and …
An alt rock playlist to help you get weird this weekend – Lunchtime Playlist May 4
Virginia Man – “King and I” -I’m a total sucker for the kind of optimistic, open sound that Virginia Man create on this track. There’s so much sad, sullen, dingy rock out there. I am looking for this type of raw emotion that …
Long live folk music – Lunchtime Playlist April 27
Logan Vath – “Guard” -The easy going folk rock vibe of Logan Vath is like a cool drink of water in the midst of a musical desert. It’s clear that he has a knack for songwriting and a refreshing melody. The vocal is …
The many faces of new folk music – Lunchtime Playlist April 20
Marmalakes – “Slow Dance” -We’ve covered Marmalakes in the past, so we were thrilled to hear more from these talented artists. The intricate and subtle style from the guitar to the vocal is really appealing. It’s the kind of relaxed modern folk music …
Five song grab bag – Lunchtime Playlist April 18
Speak, Brother – “Father” -Let me make a technical, unbiased statement as a critic: I love this song. No, but seriously, this is an incredible song that blends elements of pop rock and folk music into a really fascinating dynamic track. The raw, …
Rock n’ Roll into the day (into the day) – Lunchtime Playlist April 13
Carnival Club – “Sin City” -There’s nothing more rock n’ roll than singing about sin. Yeah, that’s right, the nasty the dirty grimy realities of life. Carnival Club get down and dirty with some reverby guitars on this one that will get you …
Find a new artist to love – Lunchtime Playlist April 6
Take the Black – “Alive in the Moonlight” -This band puts me in mind of classic guitar acts like Santana. However, they also have some interesting alt rock vocals that will be very familiar for fans of 90s and early 2000s rock. It’s …
