All Therapy is Not the Same – what type of treatment works for you? Have you ever had a conversation with someone and ask them if they’ve gone to therapy? They respond that they’ve tried it, but it “doesn’t work for them. Maybe …
Three outstanding new singer songwriters for your 2021 playlists
Stathi – “Ideas for the afterlife”-I was immediately struck by the folk narrative style with this track from Stathi. The lyrics are punctuated and immediately meaningful. It talks about class, poverty, and the powerlessness that so many of us feel. If you’ve ever …
Three Americana tracks that help you feel rooted as you listen
Miles Adams – “Ride out the wave”-Take a dash of folksy acoustic guitar, a big ole cup of sincerity in the vocals, and a bucket full of grittiness… that’s a weird recipe, but it absolutely works for Miles Adams in this latest track. …
Three intriguing takes on rock music to get you through the weekend
Thai Food – “Swiss Alps”-If you’re looking for an experimental rock sound, check out Thai Food. It’s definitely not your parents or grandparents’ rock music. There are some intriguing jazzy elements here. More than anything, the unconventional energy is intended to pull listeners …
Three inspiring Americana pieces, including a Townes Van Zandt cover
Tom Baird – “Buckskin Stallion Blues” (Live) – Townes Van Zandt cover-If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I don’t feature covers very often; if I do, it has to be great. This is an amazing cover of a classic …
Three original singer songwriters to captivate new audiences
Rob Rice – “Tiny window”-I like the delicate balance between a light folk energy and a storytelling sentimentality in this piece. Rob Rice brings a vocal that feels familiar. The lyrics are calming, thoughtful, and genuine. The harp and other orchestral elements help …
What to do With a Toxic Parent
What to do With a Toxic Parent When you’re a child, you want to believe the best about your parents or guardians. They are your role models. These are the individuals who show you what it’s like to be an adult. You’re watching …
Rob Quo: Our Favorite Singer Songwriter
Rob Quo – “Keep Your Distance” We feel lucky to have found UK songwriter Rob Quo this week. He has everything we could want in an artist. Vocally, he is compelling in a way that croons directly to our burdened heart. We were …
How Do You Cope When Someone Ghosts You?
How Do You Cope When Someone Ghosts You? Ghosting is the act of cutting somebody off without explanation. When someone ghosts you, it can be painful. The person cuts off contact, and you don’t know why. You may suspect certain reasons, but they …
Three genre-bending new indie folk tunes
Westhead – “Benji”-The crooning sincerity of the lead vocal here reminds me of Rayland Baxter. I mean that as high praise. In fact, the whole composition reminds me of some really remarkable modern folk writers. By the time the strings enter the track, …
