Aaron Percy – “Trouble”-The layers of the acoustic guitar are very satisfying on this track. The vocal feels familiar and intimate throughout the track. The yearning of the lyrics meet the vocal style quite well. It’s a thoughtful and engaging writing style with …
Gretta Ray: Meaningful and Must Hear Pop
Gretta Ray – “Bigger Than Me” We are living in an interesting time for pop music. The genre, which is often handled with scorn, is having an awakening. For awhile, we have looked suspiciously any track smelling of a large “pop” (whatever that …
Sprints: Smoldering New Post Punk Act
Sprints embody our favorite rock right now. Brimming with presence and intention, “Swimming” is a raucous introduction to one of the most intriguing post punk acts active. Their energy reminds us how much we miss live music. We covered them before, and they …
Three new folksy Americana tunes to get your week going
Pawns or Kings – “Ain’t allowed to be sad”-If you’re looking for an old time folk style, this track does a nice job with it. You’ll hear chord progression, sincere vocals, and an endearing overall string-based tune. The lyrics repeat like old time …
Three unique forms of new rock music you’ll want in your life
King Neptune – “In the morning”-There’s a really peaceful energy to the acoustic guitar in this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, of course, but I like how the track builds on itself. The opening feels like a pretty standard acoustic …
Three new folk tunes from Josh Radnor, Jordan Prince, and Duncan Covey
Josh Radnor – “The high road”-Equal parts philosophy and introspection, Josh Radnor’s latest track “The high road” has layers of meaning. You get the sense that each line was penned with intention. For me, the line, “what would Jesus do? and other sages …
Three Americana tunes to help you enjoy the weekend
Olivia Ellen Lloyd – “In the valley”-If you’ve been around my Americana coverage much this year, you’ve seen Lloyd’s name a few times. I can’t get enough of this minimalistic, genuine Americana style. Lloyd’s poetic writing and pointed, sincere vocal, reminds me of …
So You Wanna Be a Folk Singer? Three Guitar Recommendations
Guest post: By Don East – Editor For Killer Rig Perhaps it was the magic of generations past, or the tradition of popular culture, folk music hascaptured your heart. Whether you are already musically inclined or just getting started, folk iswhere you want …
The Satellite Station Shares ‘Simple Miracles’
If you have been following our site for awhile, chances are you welcomed the music of The Satellite Station into your ears with joy. The moniker of talented songwriter Travis Rue, the project is pure haunting and impressive folk – stripped down and …
Three innovative new indie folk tunes for your midweek joy
Sarah Connolly – “Wishing bone”-I really appreciate the unhurried timing of this track from Connolly. The rhythm section provides a timeless base, allowing Connolly’s quality vocal to soar. There’s a really interesting dynamic between the tone of Connolly’s voice and the effect on …
