Daphne Gale – “Kills me too”-The acoustic guitar work on this song is really inviting, then the vocal is delightfully warm. The combination makes for a song that feels comfortable and sweet. The lyrics are loving, about how it feels to have that …
Cold War Kids Roar Back With “What You Say”
We have long been fans of Cold War Kids. Every time we are lucky enough to get music from them, we are ushered into tight rock done with earnestness but that is also extremely fun. Their latest effort, “What You Say”, shows their …
Three indie rock tunes to get you fired up this weekend
Joe August – “Lotus Flower”-If you’re a sucker for a good guitar hook (like me) then the opening of Joe August’s track “Lotus Flower” will stand out to you right away. The more I listened, the more I could hear this great classic …
Three beautiful Americana pieces to improve your weekend
Addison Agen – “When the morning comes”-This is an amazing Americana song. Addison Agen has one of the best voices I’ve heard in recent memory. The delicate intonation helps the listener feel deeply connected to the song. The minimal guitar and quality vocal …
Three indie pop tunes to get you groovin this weekend
Mesmerizer – “Melancholia”-There’s a super chill energy to this track that drew me in right away. I definitely appreciate the glowing energy on the chorus. It’s a sound that will have you thinking of sunshine and beaches, even though the lyrics are about …
Three folk tunes to help you through the week
The Accidentals – “Might as well be gold”-If you’re looking for the kind of folk music that uses electric guitars and an amazing lead vocal to convey a powerful message, definitely spin this track from The Accidentals. The intimacy on the recording is …
MAUMAUMAU Elicits Dancing “Happy”
MAUMAUMAU – “Happy” This track is a genre bending piece of well-crafted fun. Instrumentally, it has the perfect amount of quirk while eliciting dancing in all who listen. Carried by a tight bassline, the track develops and shows the creative talent of a …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to find your old guitar again
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 …
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 …
