Sergio Diaz De Rojas – “Holding her is where I learned forgiveness”-I know the whole point of a blog is to write about music, but this is the type of music that leaves me feeling a bit speechless, honestly. It’s more like a …
Track Spotlight: Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy-winning “Just Like That”
Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” showcases her exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. The song features her soulful and powerful vocals that evoke a range of emotions, and the lyrics are insightful, relatable, and delivered with sincerity. The instrumentation, including the bluesy …
Three acoustic folk tracks to make the past and present collide with beautiful music
Brook St. – “Steady steady”-The lyrical concept of this track rests on the concept of stability, steadiness, and consistency. It’s such an inspiring, beautiful image. The harmonies and overall structure of the song support the lyrical message quite well. The cascading harmonies on …
Three indie pop jams to liven up your life this early February
Cy Wheeler – “Nirvana t-shirt”-I was hooked on this track right away. The beat and groove of this track is immediately energizing. Then these lyrics… whew. They hit a bit too personally, with a focus on the dopamine that we get from being …
Three new tracks in the Americana and alt country space that you’ll want for your playlists
The 2:19 – “Broken harmony blues”-The opening line of this song is about drinking away your blues. It doesn’t get much more Americana than that. The piano is the defining force of this song, but the bluesy vocals do a pretty good job …
Three outstanding tracks with the tag “dream pop”
We’re going to try a little experiment on this post. We’re going to open up the comments. We would like you to consider weighing in to the genre here. Is this “dream pop” to you? Jacko Hooper – “Getting no place fast”-With glowing …
Three indie folk tunes that are sure to emerge from the crowd for our audience
Darren Kiely – “Time to leave”-Everything about this track from the quality raspy lead vocal to the subtle harmonies are perfect for the type of folk we like to feature. There’s a punctuated, percussive style to the verses that keeps the song moving …
Featured single: Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love” pop punk anthem
Jetlag Jenny – “Loser when it comes to love”-The comparisons on this sound are pretty easy — Good Charlotte, Relient K, so on and so forth. Actually, I find it hard to believe that this song is from 2023 and not the early …
Three stunning harmony bands to love in 2023
The Wildwoods – “West Virginia rain”-I love the harmonies on this track. There’s some really clever songwriting on this tune as well, with hat tips to other songs about West Virginia. The classic country elements play well with classic folk elements. The main …
Three acoustic folk tunes to add to your 2023 folk playlist
Brady James – “Empty promises”-This is a sad song about the broken promises between a father and son. The acoustic guitar work is really what shines on this one. The overall instrumentation and vibe of the track is what narrative folk music is …
