Abigail Lapell – “Rattlesnake”-It’s not every day that I approve a song almost solely because of the opening guitar riff, but that happened with this new track from Abigail Lapell. Of course I love her vocal work as well, but the rawness of …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three indie folk tracks that are sure to make it to your spring playlists
Zoe Boekbinder – “Mycelium”-Sometimes a song comes along that absolutely surprises you; that happened with me when I found “Mycelium.” I found it particularly interesting as I have recently been learning more about natural medicine and energy. The timing of this song could …
Three folk rock tracks that will get you in the mood for the weekend
Minor Moon – “I Could See It Coming”-When I tell people I like folk rock music, this is pretty much the exact sound I’m talking about. Putting me in mind of Tom Petty from yesteryear and Dawes from more recent years, this song …
A pair of beautiful jazzy folk tunes with impeccable vocal work
Blair Borax – “Tender Lately”-If you’re a fan of chill Americana blending classic elements like folk and jazz, you’ll enjoy the talented singer songwriter Blair Borax. There’s an expressiveness in the vocal here that is hard to find in music today. It’s timeless …
Three new folk tracks that show how the traditions of the genre are alive and well
Stefan J. Selbert – “Lend a Hand”-Everything from the beautiful acoustic guitar to the quality lead vocal make this song stand out in a crowded folk scene. This is the type of sound I’m talking about when I tell people I “listen to …
EP Review: War Is Over – More Than a Number
From the very start of this EP, I found myself captured by the quality of the acoustic guitar work. This is the type of upbeat positive vibes we love when it comes to folk. Even when the lyrics are a bit more melancholy, …
Three unique tracks in the alt pop space to capture your attention
dopameen – “Try”-I don’t usually approve tracks with a spoken word opening, but this one is worth it. Hang on and wait for the vocal. The energy of this track is smooth and vibey, complete with a cool lead vocal full of emotion. …
Three new indie rock tracks that will put you in the coolest mood ever
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Half Past”-Tim the Lion Tamer is one of those acts that seems to always get a “yes” from us. The clarity and precision in the delivery is really fantastic. I dig the understated folk rock vibes of this …
Three Captivating Singer Songwriters Who Bend Genres and Create Worlds
Alexander Biggs – “pocket protector”-Every once in a while a song comes along that just disrupts the flow in the best way possible. Biggs has written a song that has that positively disruptive influence, using a piano as the baseline and unique atmospheric …
Three outstanding new folk songs, including the impossibly talented Lily Kershaw
Lily Kershaw – “Americandream”-Every time I’ve listened to this song, I’ve had that feeling where it slowed my breathing and made me listen close. I don’t really understand the physiology of something like that, but it is a remarkable feeling. The tenderness in …
