Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three Americana tunes that you’ll be overjoyed to add to your rotation
Tagore Chayne – “i’mma stop by on the way home”-I’m not sure if Chayne sounds more like a vintage folkster like Woody Guthrie or like a contemporary soul artist like Ray Lamontagne; I think he’s just a little bit of both and I’m …
Three new alt pop tunes that will win over your heart instantly
Julia Hutchinson – “Some Typa Way”-From the first time I clicked on this song, I thought it felt like a hit. The easy comparison is probably somewhere in the Taylor Swift multiverse… you know, the country stylings with pop leanings and accessible lyrics. …
Three energetic folk pop tunes to make your week better
Bryce French – “Please”-If you’re a fan of upbeat folk music, check out this new track from Bryce French. It’s a bit of a request, a love song with a cute expressive style. The lyrics give a fun and open declaration of desire. …
Featured Single: The most beautiful acoustic folk song we’ve heard all year – “Julia” by Cole Swensen
Cole Swensen – “Julia”-Not all love songs are about romantic relationships; sometimes a love song is about family, as is the case with this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. There’s so much hope and light in every line of this song, it’s truly …
Three new Americana tracks showing the heart of the genre is still alive and well
Stefan J. Selbert – “Sugar Peas”-This song has it all; it’s got acoustic fingerpicking, a stellar banjo, quality vocals, and lyrics that pull the listener in right from the start. The poetic phrasing is wonderful here, connecting ideas from line to line. I’m …
Three new indie folk pop tracks that are perfect for your late summer joy-filled playlists
Izzy Porter – “breathe you out”-If you’ve been around my curation much this year, you know I’m absolutely enthralled with the Lizzy McAlpine style (and all those who are writing/producing in that vein). Izzy Porter is making a contribution to the folk indie …
Album Review: Jeff Cramer – Forever Morning (Folk Singer Songwriter)
If the name Jeff Cramer seems familiar, it’s because we featured his single “Ravens” recently. That track is the reason I was eager to dig into a full review of this talented artist. Cramer’s songwriting has a cool acoustic guitar element followed by …
Three new tracks in the indie and alt pop realm that you’ll want to hear
dearest – “Playing it out again”-This is a song about endurance. It’s a song about perseverance. This is a song about hope. The acoustic guitar and vocal work really well for the core of the song. There are plenty of additional production elements, …
Three folk storytellers that will make you want to grab a cup of coffee and stare off into the distance
Johnny Franco – “When I’m Finally Over”-I can’t help it… I have to say it… this song makes me think of the Beatles. In particular, Franco has a style like another very specific Johnny… Lennon, that is. The lyrical style is charming, intriguing, …
