Jake Adler – “Happy home”-The stylistic comparison for this track is probably the Lumineers “Hey ho” or Phillip Phillips “Home.” Those aren’t songs we typically chat about around here, but to be honest this song is really catchy. I appreciate the sincerity in …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three must-hear singer songwriter tracks, including a genre-bending masterpiece from Jake Etheridge
Jake Etheridge – “Strawberry chapstick”-I can’t stop listening to this song. After a few listens I put it on my song of the year candidate list. If you listen to the first line, you’ll hear why. The narrative form, expressive vocal, and excellent …
Three singer songwriters that will reinvigorate your love for music
Josie Toney – “Extra”-I thought about saving this track for an Americana playlist because it definitely fits in that world, but it’s such a darn good song as well. Toney’s vocal has a really approachable sincerity that I think a lot of people …
Three folk rock tunes that will have you reflecting on the season change
bandazian – “Please / Go”-If you’ve ever been in a position where someone you love is about to leave, this song will absolutely capture that emotion for you (for better and for worse). There’s such a beautiful lightness to the composition that captures …
Featured upbeat pop single: Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “Wine Witch”
Calm Canopy and Sylvia Lily – “Wine Witch”-The genre blending and bending on this track is really refreshing. The energy (including hand claps!) is positively infectious. The overall vibe is really a great feeling. I hope that a lot of folks will give …
Three Americana tracks that are sure to bring joy to your late March
Carolyn Kendrick – “Walker Clay”-If you like throwback pop stylings with a jazzy charm, check out “Walker Clay” by Carolyn Kendrick. The phrasing on this song is so absolutely delightful. Each line feels conversational and comfortable. The vocal harmonies are wonderful as well. …
Featured Pop Punk Single: Shay Obray – “Forget me not”
Shay Obray – “Forget me not”-This was the type of song that I liked from the beginning, but it continued to grow the more I listened. The lead vocal is expressive and familiar. One of the things I love about the song (and, …
Favorite Creative and Unique Songwriters
Anna Jordan – “Willing” We have little hope for anyone who does not immediately love this artist. Her vocals are incredibly comforting, while her instrumentation is emotive. Her folk rock leaning is just right, even bringing in an electric guitar to show her …
Featured Single: Maximilien Gomart – Only A Few Steps Away
Maximilien Gomart – “Only A Few Steps Away”-A well played piano with a chilled out beat gets the song going on this unique track from Maximilien Gomart. It’s a dash of pop with some intriguing folksy elements as well. The overall sound feels …
Featured Single: Cole Swensen – “Boy from your magazine”
Cole Swensen – “Boy from your magazine”-We’ve been covering Cole Swensen for a while now, but after this most recent find I had to dig in a bit more on his work. I checked out his Instagram, which is incredible. It captures his …
