Big Little Lions – “Didn’t I”-If you’ve been reading my writeups on folk for the past few months, Big Little Lions are not a new name to you. That said, this track has a different sort of energy to it. More Beach Boys …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your mid September chill
Roos Meijer – “To be free”-There’s a heartfelt sincerity to this track that resonates with me every time I click play on it. Meijer writes with a depth and honesty that is absolutely brilliant. There’s a poetic sincerity that I hesitate to try …
Three dynamic singer songwriters you can’t wait to discover
Izo Fitzroy – “Little Birdie”-If you’re looking for a groovy, soulful vocal style check out this new track from Izo Fitzroy. There’s a beautiful energy to this track that will get listeners moving. I admire a lot about the percussive style balanced with …
Three incredible singer songwriter tracks that all make my SONG OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE list
Ocie Elliott – “Eyes fall”-This is an incredible acoustic song. It’s got the soul of some really iconic folk singers all while providing this fresh, modern flavor as well. Elliott’s vocal inflection is absolutely perfect for the genre. The subtle vocal harmony feels …
Three brave new rock acts to swoon over
The Kick Drums – “She Killed Me With Her Eyes” Underneath the woozy guitar tone of “She Killed Me With Her Eyes”, lies an eclectic groove. The act blends all sorts of influences – from shoe gaze to trip hop to hip hop …
Three indie folk tunes for the true folk fans among our readership
Stables – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I heard this song, I knew it was one that I wanted to feature. The easy comparison would be bands like the Lumineers or even Mumford. But honestly, Stables deserve to stand on their own merits. The …
Three energizing indie folk tunes to kick your week off right
Common Jack – “Zion National Park”-The opening of Common Jack’s “Zion National Park” is incredibly peaceful. Fans of great harmonies will find a lot to like in this track from Common Jack. The long sections of “oooh” harmonies are really captivating. The lyric …
Three folk singer songwriters for late August cool
Davis John Patton – “Rosewood”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic guitar piece, this is a great place to start with Davis John Patton’s “Rosewood.” The atmospheric energy centers the track nicely in the middle of the mix. The warm tone from the …
Two retro soul tracks you HAVE to hear to get your weekend started right
Aidan and the Wild – “The Whip” ft. Merel Sophie-If you’re looking for a cool soulful groove, check out this new track from Aidan and the Wild. The chill vocal in the opening is really intriguing, but it’s the mood of the track …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your chill playlist
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Nothing matters more”-The acoustic guitar style on this track struck me as both cathartic and engaging. The expressive vocal on the “I love you” section is sweetly expressed. Something about the composition reminds me a bit of James …
