Drew Thomas and the Soul Talk – “Porcelain Doll”-Something about this recording reminded me of an early 2000s emotionally driven rock style. The soaring vocal on the chorus with the “por-ce-lain dolllllllll” in group harmony works really well. Shortly after that first chorus …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three beautiful examples of modern indie folk music
Mo Kenney – “With you”-There’s nothing I can say to prepare your ears for the gorgeous harmonies you are about to hear when you click play. From a production standpoint, I have to say I am thrilled that they get right to the …
Three captivating new Americana tracks for your late January enjoyment
Maximiliano – “Step off”-There’s a lonesomeness to this track that struck me right away. It’s a kind of Americana that has appealed to me for many years. The lonesome sincerity in the vocal works perfectly with the acoustic guitar here. The sense of …
3 INCREDIBLY Talented Canadian Acts
Soft Top Intrepid – “Lemon Lung” his is an incredibly fun song. The upbeat indie pop style, has a bit of Strokes to it, while still being affectingly original. With each listen, we heard a new instrumentation that continued to win our hard-won …
Three folk singer songwriters that remind you why you follow this site
Asher Mohr – “Leaving”-The finger picking on the acoustic guitar here is really comforting, but the lyrics… whew… these lyrics are going to tug on your heart. It’s about leaving, of course, but it’s also about looking back at being with someone being …
Three new indie folk songs that connect the past and the present
The January Lanterns – “Lantern of Love”-There’s a real charm to this song. From the first time I heard it, I felt something that was both old time and very new. The combination of accessible lyricism and colorful instrumentation makes for a really …
Three singer songwriters to play by the fireside this cold weekend
Dom Louis – “Send your loving”-Something about a clear electric guitar captures my attention right at the beginning of a song. Then the vocal enters this wonderful track and Dom Louis suddenly becomes an artist that I need in my playlists. There’s an …
Album Review: Addison Agen – When the Morning Comes
Fans of accessible, engaging Americana music will find a lot to like in Addison Agen’s album When the Morning Comes. It’s a sound that some might even call country music from a classic definition of the genre. Agen’s vocal is sweetly rewarding on …
Three talented new folk artists that you’ll want in your playlists this week
Ocie Elliott – “Coming home”-If you’ve been around our folk coverage in the past year or so, you know that we have featured Ocie Elliott a few times. Click on this song and it’s easy to hear what makes the sound so great. …
Three truly unique Americana track showing the breadth of the genre
Sad Daddy – “Arkansas Bound”-When I accepted this track, my first thought was “wow, this singer sounds a lot like Melissa Carper.” Then, after I read who was in the band, I realized that my ears did not betray me; it is Melissa …
