Chris Ho – “Borrowed books”-There’s something gently rewarding about this track from Chris Ho. The acoustic guitar works in perfect balance with the backing track on this one. The overall energy is genuinely calming. If you’re a book lover (like many music lovers, …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three singer songwriters to embrace for your mid-2021 playlist
summersets – “Pass me by”-The light, lovely energy of summersets is perfect for a summer playlist for folk lovers. The string work leaves plenty of space in the mix for sweet summery breezes. It feels like the kind of song that was written …
Three remarkable new Americana tracks for your July playlist
Brian Douglas Phillips – “Trouble like you”-If you’re a fan of Americana music, Phillips should be a household name by now. His vocal and expressive writing style are quintessential examples of the genre in 2021. The easy going vibe brings in influences from …
Three more singer songwriters to grab your attention this weekend
Charli Adams – “Seventeen again”-If you’ve ever wanted to go back in time and see your old friends, this song will resonate with you for sure. It’s a song that hits on a sentiment I’ve definitely felt myself. In fact, I see faces …
Three singer songwriters to bring calm for your weekend
The Moors – “Waiting in line”-If you’re a fan of acoustic guitar work, check out this track from the Moors. It has a super chill energy to it that’s sure to connect with a lot of listeners. The lead vocal has a familiar …
Three unconventional tracks redefining your understanding of “pop” music
Kat Hammock – “June”-With a name like Hammock, I suppose Kat Hammock is destined to make summer-ready pop music. The vocal blending on this track is absolutely outstanding. I definitely found myself being instantly captivated by this sound. The piano lays down a …
Three indie folk artists to set the tone for a good week
Couchsleepers – “After all”-The subtle composition here is really appealing to me. The energy is definitely engaging but it’s not an in-your-face kind of song. I also really like the untainted piano work in the interlude. The whole mix on the track has …
Three folk songs you’ll want on your summer 2021 playlist
Hollow Coves – “Blessings”-If you’ve been following my folk coverage of late, you already know the name of Hollow Coves. We covered another track of theirs earlier this year and were thrilled to get another from these talented writers. The song itself is …
Three new singer songwriters with stories for the weekend
Space Nat – “Nightwalker”-There’s something about the unique blending of influences in this track that jumped right out at me on first listen. The vocal is good, of course, but the overall style feels like it brings together a wide range of styles. …
Three brilliant new folk tracks that you’ll want in your life
Grace Gonzalez – “Oh music”-From the opening of the track discussing James Taylor to the chorus highlight Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the entire song is full of references to classic music. The underlying message is about the POWER of music. As someone who turned his …
