Photo credit: Claire Diana Photography Some of you know about Sam Burchfield because you saw him on TV. Others of you know his name because we’ve featured him here before. But no matter how you’ve gained an acquaintance with this guy, I can …
Category: Roots
Politically engaging folk from Planes on Paper – “Television”
If you’re a fan of thoughtful political commentary in the form of folk music, you need to listen to Planes on Paper’s new song “Television.” If you’ve ever read my coverage of them in the past, you know I’m a huge fan. This …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 58 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
Here we go again on our own… goin’ down the only road we’ve ever known. Apologies to the iconic band Whitesnake for borrowing their lyrics, but sometimes this can feel like “oh here we go again” with NMF. But please, if you have …
Virtual Listening Room – Quiet down and enjoy some acoustic singer songwriters
Whether you’re sitting on the front porch with a summery beverage or relaxing in the air conditioning to fight the heat, we have a nice set of acoustic singer songwriters for you today. Let us know on social media if you like this …
Artist Spotlight: Jeffrey Martin – Stunningly authentic singer songwriter
My first introduction to Jeffery Martin’s music was a mistake on my part, actually. I received a physical copy of his album Dogs in the Daylight, but because it had some intense looking dogs on the cover, I was afraid to play it …
New Music Friday – Episode 55- Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
The mixture of music we get on a daily basis is pretty stunning. In an effort express that variety to you all, our loyal readers, we thought we’d throw together several different styles here. Do us a favor and vote on your favorite… …
New Music Friday – Episode 50 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
Here we are with another week of New Music Friday. But is it really “just another week?” No! He says, rhetorically, it’s not! We’re at EPISODE 50. Wowza. Who would have thought? A few weeks from now we’ll be celebrating a full year …
New Music Friday – Episode 49 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
Sometimes we pick a theme and sometimes the theme picks us. Here’s a great batch of moving music that just seems perfect for this late spring mood. If you’re feeling skittish from political uncertainty or just a rough patch in life, let these …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 48 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
After recently putting “top tracks” on some Spotify lists, I was reminded again of the incredible quality of music that these bands are sending us. Really, really good music ends up only getting a handful of votes in these contests. But this is …
#NewMusicFriday – Episode 44 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
This week we have a real variety for you. There’s a bit of rock, of course some acoustic singer songwriters, and maybe a few unexpected sounds in there as well. We love putting these together, so sit back relax and listen to them …



