From the first time I clicked play on a track from Ali Wick, I found myself drawn to a quality voice and a strong sense of melody. Then I was struck with the question of genre… is this pop? A little. Is it …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three new tracks within the Americana subgenre that are not on your radar (but should be)!
Tania Elizabeth – “What you need”-There’s a calmness in this vocal that captures my attention with every listen. I’m sure there are some good comps in classic country music to this vocal, but honestly I think Tania Elizabeth deserves to stand on her …
Three captivating acoustic singer songwriters that remind you what you love about good music
Mike Kinnebrew – “Something Bad”-This is a haunting song. It’s about something we don’t like to talk about much, but it’s about the things that bother us and make us feel like something bad is going to happen. Whether you personify with a …
Three lovely folk rock songs that will remind you of the good old days
Matt Romagna – “I’ll Come Running”-There’s a lovely, easy going style to Matt Romagna’s style that makes it feel like the perfect blend of folk storytelling and rock energy. The production on this track is wonderful as well, connecting the vocal and the …
Three alt rock tracks that will make you feel like the coolest kid in your group of friends
The Convertibles – “Last October”-There’s something satisfyingly raw about this track. I don’t say that as an insult to the production, though, because it is actually quite polished. But the desperation in the vocal mixed with the attitude at the center of the …
Three folk singer songwriters that will remind you of the magic of music discovery
imstillFranci – “King”-If you’ve been around the site much this year, you know I’m a total sucker for the introspective folk singer songwriters that are emerging lately. This song fits in that scene perfectly, sonically feeling a bit more indie pop than folk, …
A pair of country tracks that will make you glad you follow indie music and not the mainstream radio
King Kyote – “Blackbird”-The energy of this track is engaging right from the start. I hesitate to compare the vocal to Chris Stapleton, but there is definitely some similar intonation and style going on. This track has an easygoing energy that makes the …
Three tracks in the rock family of genres that go in different yet interesting directions
Marmalade – “Houston”-Maybe you’d call it chill rock music… or alt rock… or at times some version of pop rock. But this track from Marmalade has elements that I appreciate. The melody pushes along nicely and the vocal harmonies are really well done. …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter songs that will make you take pause
Cole Swensen – “Weaving”-This is a song about ending a relationship with the softest, most generous spirit. It’s a song about realizing that the relationship was meaningful and important, but it’s time for it to end. There’s a grace to this recording that’s …
Three indie pop tunes that will get you ready for an introspective weekend
Annie Lee Rose – “Pretty Girls Cry”-There’s a minimalist production in the opening of this song that captured my attention… and then the vocal enters the track and definitely won me over. The introspective, thoughtful lyrics are amazing. “You’re a shitty guy with …
