Nikki Henskens – “Sticky bar”-The fingerpicking on this song was enough to get me to say yes, but then Nikki Henskens began to sing and absolutely won me over. The expressive lead vocal here reminds me a lot of Andrea von Kampen. It’s …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three creative Americana tracks to push the genre’s boundaries
Luke Klifman – “Tiptoe”-If you love steel guitar, you’ll love the opening of this song. As a matter of fact, as soon as I heard this song I shared it with a friend of mine who loves steel guitar. The overall energy of …
Three captivating new folk tracks for your late spring playlist
Brother James – “The Other Side”-This is one of the most beautiful compositions I’ve heard this year. It’s remarkable that Brother James continues to produce such amazing, awe-inspiring music. Everything from the poignant lyrics to the strings help to create a depth to …
Three folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
by David Lappin “Safety Net” by Brother James is one of those songs that upon first listen, I had to pause and rewind. And then repeat. There’s a lulling quality to the track, and just as I felt the music carry me to …
Best Summer Playlist Adds
Japanese Wallpaper – “Leave A Light On” With summer creeping over a new horizon of freedom, you will need a soundtrack. Look no further than Australian act Japanese Wallpaper. “Leave A Light On” is the quintessential indie pop hit that will play perfectly …
Song of the Year? All the Queen’s Horses Shares “Jocelyn”
All the Queen’s Horses – “Jocelyn” If one was to take a masters class on songwriting, then “Jocelyn” would be its syllabus. A tale of emigration and heartbreak has won at the International Songwriting Competition 2020 with judges from Coldplay and Fleet Foxes. …
Album Review: Clint Roberts – Rose Songs
by David Lappin While Rome burned, Nero sang. Legend has it that the infamous emperor was found strumming his lyre and singing from the rooftop of his palace as flames consumed the city below. In the first track off Clint Roberts’ debut album, …
Three unique singer songwriters creating textures that stand out from the crowd
Luke Gittins – “To be alive”-If you’re looking for an upbeat near-pop style anthem, this song from Luke Gittins will connect for you. It’s got a style that feels like it SHOULD be pop, even if it isn’t the style of pop that …
Three engaging new folk tracks for this early June
Archer Monk – “I am not there”-The acoustic finger picking on this track is really engaging. It starts off with a flavor that feels perfectly timeless. The vocal style from Archer Monk feels like it could have come from the “good old days.” …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a peaceful mood this weekend
Talel McBriar – “The Conversation”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic track, look no further than Talel McBriar’s recent track “The Conversation.” A nice mix of melodic variation and atmospheric swells in the background give the song a varied composition style. The lead …
