Vikki Gilmore – “Doubt of my Mind” This a doubtful and uncertain time. Days like these, however, bring some of the best art. The new single by the tremendous Gilmore, is aptly titled and expertly played. With a mood that rings true deep …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three Americana tracks that’ll put a smile on your face
Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
Three engaging new folk tunes including Beta Radio, Bo Armstrong, and Ryan Trager
Beta Radio – “Way of love”-I once tried to get Beta Radio to play at a college where I was teaching. They just seem like the perfect band for a college campus, you know? It’s such a delightful, inspiring, harmonic sound from Beta …
Three remarkable folk tunes to improve your week
The Paper Kites – “For all you give” (ft. Lucy Rose)-We cover a lot of folk duos around here, so it’s really something when one stands out like this. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful, engaging style. The peaceful delivery of each vocal line works …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 8
Emma Halpin – “Cupid”-Stop reading and listen.-Okay now you are allowed to read again. Fans of Dodie Clark and Tessa Violet can have a brand new artist to love in Emma Halpin. From the first time I heard this song my mouth actually …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 7
Ivory Lane – “December”-I can’t get enough of Ivory Lane’s vocal quality. In the indie music world there are a wide range of voices, but Ivory Lane might be one of the best. I think the easy comp here is someone like Adele, …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 6
Seanie Bermingham – “By lake or by sea”-The tenderness in this song is absolutely astonishing. The easy going acoustic guitar work helps to ease the listener into a poetic and moving composition. If you’re looking for a song to add to your acoustic …
Three Americana tracks featuring different textures of the genre
Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys – “Out of time”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know that I am a fan of retro soul. Isak Thomas and the Stoop Boys tap into that with a brilliant contribution …
Three folk tunes to satisfy your soul
Jakob Leventhal and Sarah Jarosz – “Greenwich Village Ghosts”-This is a beautiful song performed by two exceptionally talented songwriters. I didn’t know much about Leventhal until I found this track, which is absolutely stunning. The composition has this conversational phrasing that works well. …
Wow! Check Out Wick and Her Exceptional “Rollercoaster”
Wick – “Rollercoaster” We were absolutely blown away by this one. “Rollercoaster” granted us an immediate rush and welcomed distraction from the current state of life. This goes along with the ups and downs illustrated in the stand out track by talented songwriter …
