Luke De-Sciscio – “Clever Ghost” “Clever Ghost” is one of our favorite songs in the new year. It is beautiful, not unlike a lot of folk troubadour Luke De-Sciscio’s work. There is a gentle sway here, only crafted by an artist of a …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to bring back a bit of that old fashioned charm
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some Lights”-There’s a lot to be said for good phrasing in a classic acoustic singer songwriter tune. Fox has that part figured out with this song. It just feels like you should believe every word he says. The guitar …
Three new acoustic folk tunes that will help you feel a wide range of meaningful emotions
The Ballroom Thieves – “Right On Time”-The Ballroom Thieves have honestly become a site favorite here lately. The indie folk sound they create feels like everything we loved about Mandolin Orange when they first emerged. The sound has elements of roots country blended …
Three intriguing new singer songwriter tracks that you’ll want for your 2024 playlists
Alex Crossland – “Parade”-Every lyric of this song feels like it was intentionally penned in its place. The question at the heart of the song is sort of a breakup song. It seems that the person was a bit overly dramatic, so this …
Featured Single: Satisfying Pop Rock “Scandi Queen” from Tim Voilhat
Tim Voilhat – “Scandi Queen”-If you’re a fan of upbeat pop rock, give this track a spin for sure. Voilhat does a good job of writing the kind of melody that pulls the listener in right from the start. The soaring vocal and …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three folk artists keeping the depth and beauty of the genre alive in 2024
McKay – “Last Man Alive”-I’ve thought on many occasions about what it would be like to be the last man alive. This song does a great job of expressing some of those sentiments. The acoustic guitar and piano work together really well on …
Three outstanding indie folk songs that will have you reminiscing the past and hoping for the future
Hello Darling – “Holy Water”-If you’ve been around my music coverage for any length of time, you know I’m a sucker for good harmonies. The gospel-like harmonies on the chorus of this track certainly allow it to take off. The clarity of the …
Three engaging new Americana tracks you’ll want in steady rotation for 2024
Austin B. Sweeney – “Carryin’ On”-There’s a subtle blues energy to this track that makes it work right from the start. I’m a huge fan of the effect the organ has on the overall sound. The mix ends up being a bit heavy …
Three beautiful acoustic singer songwriter tracks that will bring a sense of peace this late January
Julian Giaimo – “I Miss You”-The cathartic acoustic guitar on this track won my heart right away. Hearing Giaimo’s beautiful vocal tone made the song go from good to even better. The romantic lyrics and peaceful as well. The full composition comes together …
