Westhead – “Benji”-The crooning sincerity of the lead vocal here reminds me of Rayland Baxter. I mean that as high praise. In fact, the whole composition reminds me of some really remarkable modern folk writers. By the time the strings enter the track, …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three Americana tracks to add to your old time music playlist
Kyle McKearney – “Devil water”-This is a remarkable narrative folk song about… well, probably not actually water. It’s got a gentle storytelling style and an amazing vocal. The two work together for a style that we just don’t hear enough on the radio …
Three thoughtful new folk songs for your midweek
Mo Kenney – “Strange powers”-We’ve covered Mo Kenney in the past, so it’s not at all surprising to hear that we have her back for this new track. The intimate acoustic guitar work on this one is really solid and the relaxing vocal …
Three engaging new pop tunes to get you moving
Pete and Sarah – “Take me back”-I don’t typically feature music with 80s style synth energy, but this one hit me right. I dig the layered vocal harmonies on this one. The lyrical concept of reunifying after a split is actually really inspiring, …
Will Chant Dreams and Surprises
We swooned when we heard the voice of songwriter Will Chant. His vocal vibes are similar to that of Mason Jennings and we are so here for his artistic expression. The sound of “How Fast Do You Like to Drive” is intentionally dreamy …
Breakout Artist Ashley Jana Wows
Young singer songwriter Ashley Jana has an impressive amount of drive. The NYC based artist has released a steady stream of affecting pop tunes that continue to find their way onto shows and playlists alike. While we are careful to publicize a lot …
Three new Americana tracks to make you nostalgic
Under the Rocks – “Palm of your hand”-They just don’t make bluegrass like they used to… well, they do. Here it is! Under the Rocks make old fashioned bluegrass. This one has a nice porch-sitting sing-along charm to it. The banjo, the vocals, …
Three indie folk tracks to jump start your week
Dylan Dunlap – “Soldier on”-Sometimes I think the term “inspirational” is overused, but I really do find Dunlap’s composition here to be inspirational. It’s the kind of composition that combines incredible harmonies with this sense of perserverance. Reflect a bit on where you’ve …
Three exciting new singer songwriter tunes for your weekend fun
S. E. Webster – “How long”-I dig the easy going energy here. I appreciate the way the track throws back to a folk rock era from the 60s. Some might even consider this classic rock. I definitely appreciate the experimental layers that shake …
Three exceptional new songwriters you’ll want in your life
Francis Luke Accord – “Sunnyside”-If you’re looking for folk music, you really can’t do much better than Francise Luke Accord. We’ve covered this creative act several times in the past, but this new music seems to be resonating with us even more than …
