Whistler – “Questions”-If chill indie rock is your vibe, check out this evocative piece from Whistler. When I initially started listening to the track, I couldn’t help but think of some of the great indie producers we’ve featured over the years. The production …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three exciting folk songs to be thankful for
Jesse Correll – “An Icy Cold”-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was captivated. Correll’s sincerity is immediately evident. As we enter into a season of icy cold here in the midwest, the energy of the track resonated in my …
Three new singer songwriters to be thankful for
Emily Shirley – “Survivors”-Take a quality piano part and an exceptional vocal… sprinkle in some personal lyrics and an encouraging message… oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. The songwriting from Emily Shirley feels like a familiar old favorite mixed with a fresh …
Three Americana tunes to get your week going on the right step
Cole Hill – “Arms of Paradise”-The first thing I thought about when I found this song was that it reminds me of home. By that I mean it feels familiar and sweet, like going home to where you grew up (if you have …
Three indie folk tunes for this cool fall season
Jason Wade – “Ode to Silence”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk song, check out Jason Wade’s track “Ode to Silence.” The engaging acoustic guitar works well nestled in amongst a powerful folk composition. There are some unique instrumentation decisions that allow the …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to show the versatility of the genre
Rick Faris – “Time to move on”-The relatability of the lyrics on this track is a bit “on the nose” as they say. If you’ve ever experienced a rough breakup, you’ll connect with this one. The bright bluegrass mix here shows off banjo, …
Three new folk songs for your fall playlist
Sarah Gross – “Morningside”-When I shared this song with my friends, I told them it was “casual greatness.” What I mean is that the song feels so sweetly true and the performance is great, almost as if it takes no effort. Of course …
Three folksy indie pop tracks at the nexus of the genres’ connection
Okay Mann – “Sous”-The acoustic guitar energy of this track is delightful. As the song unfolds, it feels more and more like a pop track rather than a folk song. The vocal has a nice polish to it, making it easy to listen …
Three new folk songs that stand out from the crowd
Mackin Carroll – “Vampires”-The first thing I did when I heard this song was share it with a singer songwriter friend of mine. The energy is absolutely FANTASTIC. Not only does the up tempo vibe keep it moving, there’s also this sense of …
Three Americana tracks that will help you appreciate the beautiful leaves
Benjamin Dakota Rogers – “When I do die”-This is an old school two-step style with some absolutely beautiful vocals and lyrics. It’s old fashioned in the vein of the Milk Carton Kids that is to stay old style with a fresh production. The …
