Compiled by Co-editor Greg Jones, who is completely not at all even close to losing his mind. Dylan McCarthy – “Mosquito”-So you’re saying you like bluegrass? Americana? Old timey music? Well spin this pickin’ and a-grinnin’ tune about the most annoying insects in …
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Quarantined Folk to Comfort Your Soul
Dylan Hartigan – “My Island” Perhaps the most current of the song titles we have come across, “My Island” is a beautiful folk ballad. Isolated and all together lovely, the songwriter is prepping his debut which may have been pushed back due to …
Mokita Reminds Us of The Good in “Take It Back”
The music of Nashville artist Mokita is extremely grounded and relatable. Despite its sweeping and sometimes otherworldly qualities, the artist finds a way to create music which soars past bias and preference to find residence within hearts. Perhaps it his small town roots …
A new music mix to kickoff your week
DYLYN – “Something to lose” [Explicit]-I don’t always approve music like this, but when I do it’s because it has a powerful energy to it. I appreciate the communication about a relationship in the core of the song. The overall message though is …
Albert Kass Crafts Dreamily Needed Tunes
Albert Kass – “Darling” “Darling” is the dreamy track we need right now. It’s hopeful and sentimental style shows a budding talent ready to win over hearts and ears. With the acoustic guitar backdrop, the track seems much fuller and richer than the …
The Kindling:: “No Illusion”: A Brilliant Sway of Sound
The Kindling are a band that can disarm even the most anxious of listeners. With near brilliant sonic textures, the UK three-piece gently sway through genres seamlessly. With a light grounding in folk, the band crafts orchestral sounds and even hit on jazz …
A midweek (or is it!?) playlist
Human Barbie – “Don’t run away”-If you like creative singer songwriters, go ahead and drop that follow on Human Barbie. I’ve never heard anything like this. There are elements of theatricality along with “alt rock” flavors. It all mixes together for a truly …
Needed Songwriters For This Moment
Asia – “Cold Sweat” If a voice could ever capture a feeling, it is that of young songwriter Asia. The Brussels artist crafts beautiful tracks with incredibly personal lyrics while supporting a more minimal style sonically. Her recent releases have been championed by …
Featured Single: Cat Pierce – “The Beginning of the End”
I really want to just type out the lyrics of this song and have us all sit around for a conversation about it. Tackling hard subjects like narcissism and weapons of mass destruction, it’s clear that Pierce is willing to take on more …
Let’s have a musical fever dream
Chalkstone – “Solid scope”-Something about Chalkstone reminds me of the best of the 60s folk scene. There are some intricate CSNY style harmonies in this track that really grab my attention. Additionally, the comment about the “fever dream” hits especially hard in our …
