Deb Never – “Momentary sweetheart”-This song is a whole vibe. Everything from the expressive vocal style to the dynamics in the production make for a ton of raw emotion in the song. Also, if you’ve ever had a “momentary sweetheart” you’ll know the …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three folk singer songwriters to sweeten this midweek
Luke Sital-Singh – “Strange weather”-March is a month known for it’s “lousy” weather, you might say. So it seems a befitting time to feature this new track from Luke Sital-Singh about strange weather. Of course the song isn’t literally about the weather (I …
Three Americana tunes with a traditionalist bent sure to satisfy fans of the classics
Cody Nowlin – “Regimental soldier”-Not to make this too personal, but in my day job I am a professional historian. When I heard that this song was focused on a regimental soldier, I was immediately intrigued. The writing style also harkens back to …
Three exciting new indie folk tunes including Ivan and Alyosha’s latest hit, “Gold”
National Park Radio – “When the morning comes”-The lightness and life in this track emerges from the first note played. There’s an optimism to the lyrical vibe as well that I’m happy to support here. It’s a sound that reminds me a bit …
Undeniable Talent: Jax Hollow IS a Star
Jax Hollow – “Wolf in Sheepskin” We were a little nervous to do this piece. While we receive TONS of new music daily, every now and then we are given a hidden gem that has the power to make us smile uncontrollably. This …
Artist Interview: Folk duo Arbour Season on making music as travelling troubadours
Arbour Season are the husband and wife duo of Shane and Emily. If it seems like those two names flow together nicely it’s because they used to make music under that name in the past, but they’ve rebranded their musical sound into Arbour …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters that are perfect for this late winter
Cole Swensen – “Maybe you never knew”-There’s something about Cole Swensen’s style that makes me always approve his music. The way the vocal is subtle yet still cuts through makes for a special sound. The artful, sincere acoustic work provides the core of …
Thoughtful Indie Rock Tracks to Distract
Hanging Valleys – “Pistol Shrimp” It would be difficult to express just how many things we love about this act. The ambient rock act craft the perfect dreamy track with “Pistol Shrimp”, which could easily find itself in a plethora of indie films …
Three captivating emerging singer songwriters – Cathartic Fall, Noah Derksen, and Christian Björk
Cathartic Fall – “All my love”-The copy for this track uses the phrase, “perfect for walking down the aisle.” I couldn’t agree more, honestly. It’s got this gorgeous energy to it. The atmospheric elements do a good job of setting the context for …
What in the world is “alt pop?” Three contemporary examples of this quirky and rising genre
Anni – “I choose you”-There’s an atmospheric quality to this song that stands out to me right away. It’s a song that feels like it takes elements of pop music and mixes them with unconventional production styles at times. The lyrical style is …
