Matthew Payne – “Better Times”-I’ve featured Matthew Payne in the past and it’s easy to hear why he’s become a repeated “yes.” This music is the real deal. Everything from the gentle acoustic to the highlighting steel guitar feels like a sweet, meaningful …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three new Indie Pop anthems that will have you leaning in close and singing along
EJ Chen – “I do”-The words “I do” always make me think of the vows in the context of marriage. This song is ultimately a chill indie pop track that helps the listener contemplate commitment and the end of a relationship, one that …
Three new Indie Folk tracks with some of the most relaxing acoustic work we’ve heard all year
Alex Wong – “If You Want to You Will”-If you’re a fan of relaxing acoustic guitar work, you’ll find a lot to like about this track. Wong has a lovely baritone voice that sits right in the middle of the recording. The rhythm …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO
Mia Wilson – “Face To Face”-As I told a dear friend, “Ronstadt, Carpenter, and this young lady…” I mean that, too. Mia Wilson’s vocal is on par with some of the greatest of the mid-20th century. I also think repeatedly of the music …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy”
Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels like it’s from a different era. It’s the kind …
Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy
Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep and abiding, causing the listener to lean in and really listen. The acoustic …
Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face
The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
Three brand new folk pop tracks, including the latest from genre legends Johnnyswim
Lauren Mian – “Undertow”-I don’t always think of heavy percussive energy when it comes to folk pop, but it really works here well in this new track from Mian. The vocal is outstanding, which allows the listener to connect with every detail of …
