Arbour Season – “Leaving Delaware” -This is one of my favorite folk songs I’ve heard in 2018. There, I said it. The harmonies on this track are positively saccharine. The overall sound, though, is not overly sweet, but rather feels like a genuine …
Category: Roots
Album Review: Kyle Cox – Self titled album shows off music history-blending style
Kyle Cox has been a site favorite for a few years now. He’s a real down to earth guy with a legitimate heart for music. When his rootsy style came across our desks initially, we fell in love with what he’s up to. …
Five need-to-know folk singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 15
Maxwell James – “When It’s Real” -This track is ostensibly about knowing when love is real, but the same can be said for knowing when a song is “real” too. This one is, for sure. There’s a lightness to the easy flow of …
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 …
Review: Songwriter Stephen Babcock Crafts a Fun Americana Gem
New York City based musician Stephen Babcock recently won our affection with his delightful single “Atlanta”. The track is a fun boost of pop Americana that can be found on his newly released EP Fiction.Babcock has many strengths that are showcased on the …
Album Review: Micah Turbitt – Fun Times and Great Joy Bring Me Excitement
The first time I heard Micah Turbitt on YouTube was probably a Christmas song or a Fleet Foxes cover. But here’s what I remember; I felt like I was listening to someone like Justin Vernon or William Fitzsimmons. Turbitt is absolutely the real …
Toe tapping folk to start your week off right! – Lunchtime Playlist May 7
Westin and Mowry – “Company I Keep” -Some may not be aware that American roots music, namely American/Appalachian folk music comes from the traditions of Scotch-Irish folk songs. You can definitely hear it on this great folk salvo from Westin and Mowry. The …
Five singer songwriters perfect for spring optimism – Lunchtime Playlist April 23
Elliah Heifetz – “You Shall Be a Blessing” -Writing music seems so easy, but it’s actually really difficult to make the mood of a track match with the lyrics. Heifetz has a gift for that kind of writing. The phrasing on this song …
Five Indie Folk Songs To Feed Your Soul
Whitney Fenimore – “Find Your Love” “Find Your Love” starts sparse and builds into epic soundscape of reverberating rock instruments and Fenimore’s soaring vocals. Her lyrics evoke the intense feeling of longing for something you simply cannot have. This song is going to …
Do you have any playlists? Why YES we do.
We get asked fairly frequently if we ever curate playlists. Yes, we do! We actually have handful on our Spotify account, but the meat and potatoes of our playlisting has been on Soundcloud. Are you following us there? Here are a few lists …
