Alex Wong – “If You Want to You Will”-If you’re a fan of relaxing acoustic guitar work, you’ll find a lot to like about this track. Wong has a lovely baritone voice that sits right in the middle of the recording. The rhythm …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
EP Review: SOZI – Dream
If you’re a fan of danceable pop music, definitely take a moment to check out SOZI’s latest EP Dream, which kicks off with a track called “Superstar” that will have you feeling like the star of your own show. The whole EP has …
Featured Indie Rock Single: The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”
The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”-Typically indie rock is a genre where we have a lot of tracks to feature, but this week it just wasn’t falling into place so I decided to feature this track on its own. Honestly, it’s a …
Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again
Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the angsty frustrations of young love. This song captures some of the bands …
Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO
Mia Wilson – “Face To Face”-As I told a dear friend, “Ronstadt, Carpenter, and this young lady…” I mean that, too. Mia Wilson’s vocal is on par with some of the greatest of the mid-20th century. I also think repeatedly of the music …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy”
Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels like it’s from a different era. It’s the kind …
Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy
Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep and abiding, causing the listener to lean in and really listen. The acoustic …
Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face
The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
