Kacie Hill – “Splinter”-“I take my time in record speed. I’m not scared of losing anything.” This might be the grooviest breakup song I’ve ever heard. The writer has the blues but the song is not bluesy; it’s downright anthemic in its soaring …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three excellent singer songwriters that you’ll be glad to have on your playlist
Alanna Matty – “Restless”-If you’re a fan of acoustic driven singer songwriters, you’ll like this new song from Alanna Matty. The clarity on the vocal is outstanding. The narrative feels comfortable and relatable if you’ve ever been restless. When the production calms to …
Three new folk tunes that show the unique textures found in the genre
Julian Taylor – “Ain’t Life Strange”-The voice… I mean, dang, the VOICE. Julian Taylor has one of those low baritone voices that makes everyone pay attention. Once he starts crooning – a bit like another notable (James) Taylor – the listener is pulled …
A pair of creative, soulful new tunes that keep classic 20th century music alive
Lisa Crawley – “Hey You”-I fell for this song on absolute first listen. The production is outstanding, the vocal to die for, and the beat is infectiously interesting. The way the electric guitars sing on this song is on another level, seriously. The …
Three exciting new folk pop songs you’ll want to add to your summertime playlist
Abby Webster – “Entertainers”-Sometimes you find a song that combines genres in just the perfect way. That’s what happens for me when I listen to this song. The beautiful blending of country elements with folk and singer songwriter styles makes for a really …
Three indie pop tracks to bring some excitement this late July
Chloe Southern – “This Time Last Year”-When I tell people I like indie pop music, this is the kind of style that I mean. It’s hard to explain what makes it so good, but I resonate with the rhythm, the syrupy production style …
Lumineers Member Shines on Latest Effort
Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips: “Dissolve” and “Bones There is an unmistaken feeling we get from listening to Stelth Ulvang. It is a feeling of a possible world that might not be as bleak as it seems. The spirit of the artist is …
Three exciting new folk tracks that will make you glad you follow the genre
Lingonberry Squeeze – “Don’t Leave Me In the Blue”-Any song that starts with a whistle solo is immediately going to capture my attention. When that transitions to beautiful vocal harmonies and a sincere folksy energy, I am certainly going to stick around to …
Three excellent folk pop tunes that will make you feel some good vibes today
Madisyn Gifford – “Seventeen”-“Purgatory; I didn’t think that was what was waiting for me. But then I kissed you in my dream and woke up sorry to be alive every day the same old story.” That’s the opening lyric on this song and, …
A pair of acoustic rock tunes that blend genres in the best way possible
George Pelham – “Miss You Already”-Combining elements of classic singer songwriter work with a crooning sincerity, Pelham presents a unique sound here. The layered vocal on the chorus feels familiar, like a timeless pop song. Yet the whole composition feels like it could …
