Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I don’t throw around a John Prine comp very readily… it’s gotta be good. And let me tell you, this new song from Olivia Barnes has …
Three brand new indie rock tracks that will bring some energy to your weekend
Strange Familia – “Porcelain”-There’s a rowdy energy to this track that I definitely appreciate. It’s not rowdy as in chaotic, but more like energetic. The entire lyrical theme is a dedication to attractive skin… yep, that’s it. But you know what? It really …
Three new rapidly rising folk artists that will remind you why you started following this site
Lonely Mountain – “Whale Song”-The opening sounds feel like whale calls… consider me interested. The first line is about destiny, sung with a plaintive narrative style that immediately intrigues. It’s easy to hear why I wanted more of this song, pretty much right …
Three pop rock tracks that will have you jamming on your commute this week
Belle Blue – “Needed You More”-Don’t let the cathartic, easy going energy of the opening make you think this is not a legit rock jam. Just stick with it… the soaring electric guitars will get your ears ringing in no time. Belle Blue …
Three new Americana tracks that will have you thinking of the distant past
Haunted Like Human – “Growing Pains”-It’s not just because the word history is in the first line of this song that I ended up thinking of historical origins. In fact, there’s a haunting timelessness to this composition that made me think of bygone …
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Three energetic new folk rock tracks that bring harmony and storytelling to new heights
Mary Lou Lackey – “Snake in my Garden”-From the first time I clicked this song, I felt the immediate spiritual energy. The “snake in the garden” reference to the book of Genesis definitely carries resonance with classic folk music. There’s a bluesy rock …
Three outstanding new folk pop songs that will restore your faith in contemporary songwriters
Larkk – “First Kiss”-When I click play on this song, I feel like I just opened the sweetest music box. You know those ones from the movies with the sweet little melody that plays as the box opens. Once Larkk’s vocal enters the …
Three brand new acoustic folk tracks with some truly captivating, stand out moments
Dylan Dunlap – “Flowers and Balloons”-There’s a forward momentum to the songwriting here that I really appreciate. The strum of the acoustic guitar has a rhythmic energy to it that keeps the song moving. But at the end of that first verse, the …
Album Review: Chris Rusin – Songs from a Secret Room
If you’re a fan of the intersection of rootsy country music with more of an adult contemporary production polish, there’s a lot to like about this new album from Chris Rusin. When I first clicked play on the opening track “Cinders,” I felt …
