I first discovered Anna Tivel when she was singing with Jeffrey Martin, one of my favorite singer songwriters. But then through the alchemy of the Muse, I ended up falling for Tivel’s songwriting as well. Her songwriting is poetic and engaging, telling the …
Category: Roots
Folk and Americana to sooth the soul
Titus Calderbank – “Mistakes”-This is one of the most impressive, dynamic Americana songs I’ve heard in years. I had never heard Calderbank’s name before clicking play on this song, but he won me over immediately. There’s a power in the vocal that really …
Rock’s not dead – a playlist for rock fans that are looking for something new
Jamie Sloan – “New Orleans Queen”-This song has a wonderful core to it. The rasp on Sloan’s voice certainly gives it a distinctive sound. He reminds me a little of Matthew Mayfield, who we also really enjoy. The energy of the track crosses …
Mid-week potpourri playlist – songs about life, love, and loss
Hugo M Hardy – “Swallow Your Words”-If you’re looking for a song that can apply to many different situations, this easy going pop-flavored song from Hugo M Hardy will do the trick. It’s complex in places, but also accessible for anyone who has …
Eight exciting new emerging singer songwriters
Ariza – “Keep on”-This track is one of those genre wonders that seems to fit just about anywhere and nowhere. Something about it reminds me of some classics like the Eagles, yet it feels very new at the same time. I like the …
They do make music like they used to – 2019 new music with classic styles
Carson James Argenna – “Budding Romance”-This is a lovely song. If you were a fan of great singer songwriters in the late 50s or early 60s (or grew up listening to them on “oldies” stations) you will love this song from Argenna. The …
Americana – Music from sea to shining sea
Farewell Company – “Shadows”-The jangly Americana style from Farewell Company keeps impressing me. I don’t always jive with this type of loose, party folk rock music, but this band seems to strike a chord (see what I did there?) with me. I think …
Need to know: Wilder Woods – “Someday Soon”
Wilder Woods makes music for fans of NeedToBreathe and similar gospel-flavored rock music. Woods is not the type of artist we typically in that he already has a big time record deal. That said, since he’s still on the come up, we wanted …
Five exciting artists you’ll want on your playlists
Jeffrey Piton – “Blind”-Piton is an intriguing singer songwriter. You might hear a little William Fitzsimmons or Gregory Alan Isakov in there. It’s all good. Piton has a driving rhythm on “Blind” that will put you in a thoughtful mood. The lyrics talk …
Ten emerging singer songwriter gems for our readers
Callum Pitt – “Here if you need”-I like the easy going style that Callum Pitt brings to his music. There’s a familiarity to his rolling folk style that feels comfortable and engaging. When you take the full song in, it’s a really good …
