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 …
Category: Roots
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 …
Album Review: Elizabeth Gundersen – Elephant Heart
A few years ago I had the privilege of reviewing Elizabeth Gundersen’s project Le Wrens. It was genuinely one of my favorite albums from a promising new songwriter. I was sad to hear that the Le Wrens project was discontinued, but when I …
Lunchtime Playlist March 22 – An Americana grab-bag of goodies
Mamas Gun – “I Need a Win” -This UK-based band sounds like they came right out of Stax in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In fact, the groove on this track is so good you’ll think you’re listening to an album from the early 70s. …
Lunchtime Playlist March 19 – A relaxing vibe for the new week
Laryssa Birdseye – “No Matter What” -Birdseye has one of the sweetest natural voices we’ve heard in a long time. The song has a throwback vibe that we really enjoy, too. The soft jazzy swing beat is perfect for the intimate and engaging …
The Finest Tuesday Dream Folk Tracks
Freedom Baby – “When We Go” This one has all the feels. A nice mixture of folk and indie rock, the band are able to construct an emotive and vulnerable exposition on death. “The song is an ode to death and dying; both …
Album Review: Dawson Hollow – Boy of My Youth (NMF Ep 72 Winners)
In their debut LP, the sibling quintet of Dawson Hollow brings together a fun and spirited collection of folk-rock tunes. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Avett Brothers and First Aid Kit, Boy of My Youth showcases the magic of sibling harmony while …
