Dan Challis and Stephen Grady – “Morning Light”-If you’re a fan of folk duo harmonies, there’s a lot to like about this track from Dan Challis and Stephen Grady. The production is really clean on this track. I was impressed with it from …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three Americana tracks to help you end the year on a good note
Cat Rose Smith – “What I’m For”-Cat Rose Smith is one of those artists that I don’t know personally, but I feel like I know because of the connection the music forges. The calm and accessible instrumentation is delicate Americana, allowing the listener …
Three outstanding songwriters who are blending genres for exceptional results
Caldher – “Not Enough”-Caldher is one of those names that I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot lately. The sound has elements of singer songwriter, adult contemporary, and even pop folk all blending together for something that feels satisfying and familiar. The …
Three outstanding singer songwriters making folk music you’ll be glad to discover
Glenn Kye – “Life Together”-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies …
New tracks for your late fall playlists
Lucie Glang and Joe Pope – “Little Me”-This song captured my attention from first listen. The atmospheric acoustic work sets a mysterious mood right from the start. The light and gentle vocal does a nice job of inviting the listener into a more …
Three new folk pop tracks that create a pathway for connection
Callie Young – “Falling Either Way”-If I could bottle the energy of this track from Callie Young, I would. It’s just a delightful sound with bright acoustic elements and a sweet string orchestration in the background. The toe-tapping folk energy on the chorus …
Three indie rock tracks that are going to make your week better (trust me)
Creature Canyon – “Gotta Let Go”-The lyrics to this song highlight what has been a bit of a theme for me in the past few weeks; we need to let go of the things we can’t control in life. To hear it so …
Three alt country tracks that will help listeners connect with the roots of the genre
Clover County – “Under These Conditions”-This might be the latest entry to the song of the year running that I’ve ever had, but it’s so good I have to include it. Clover County has this sound that is endearing and inviting in one …
Three acoustic folk tracks that will capture your attention
The National Forest – “Say You’re Mine”-The calm acoustic guitar fits like a glove with the velvety vocal style here. This is the type of song that reminds me why I fell in love with folk music years ago. It’s emotionally driven, musically …
Three distinctly different types of folk that show the versatility of the genre
Wildflowers – “Down the Line”-I’m a big fan of the vocal harmonies on this song. I feel like I could just stop the review there. “Incredible vocal harmonies.” But you know what, the rest of the song is great too. There’s a timeless …
