BJ Fisher – “Scovia”-Oh my word, this is a folk singer’s folk song. Fisher writes with the expertise of someone who’s been in this folk world for a really long time. I appreciate the Cat Stevens sensibility to this track. The phrasing rolls …
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Album Review: Eliza Edens – Time Away from Time
One of the best things about featuring folk music on our site is that we’re always flush with new submissions that are really good. When this album came in, we were in the midst of a pandemic and, to be honest, I had …
Three BRAND new folk tunes that just released today
Phillip Jonathan – “Seafront”-The narrative style of this track spoke to me from first listen. I also really appreciate the unhurried composition style. In a world of so many handclaps and “get to the hook as soon as possible” tunes, it’s nice to …
Three more singer songwriters to inspire you in this spring time
OSKA – “Lousy t-shirt”-I liked this track from the very opening, but the harmonies on the chorus absolutely won my heart. The overall groove is nice, keeping the track moving with a contemporary and snappy energy. The lead vocal is really well done. …
Three exciting contemporary singer songwriters for you to follow
John Paul White and Rose Cousins – “I can’t with you”-Well, I hope your heart is firmly in your chest because this song just make it want to fly away. These harmonies are absolutely captivating. The lyrics are romantic and heartwrenching in different …
Three mesmerizing singer songwriter songs for late April
Bendik Fiborud – “Tears and laughter”-If you are a human being, you will find something to relate to in this song. Honestly, the deep human longing and connection in this song is evident from the very start. It allows the spirit of loss …
Three brand new Americana tunes that caught our ear recently
Sarah King – “Poison”-What do you say to a man who won’t listen? Great question! The gospel-tinged piano work on this track immediately struck my attention. The lead vocal from King is, in a word, breathtaking. The combination of these effects (and all …
Three intriguing new folk tracks to capture your imagination
Dean St. – “Kaleidoscope”-Does it jangle? It jangles. Does it croon? It croons. Does it swoon? It swoons. We have a winner! I really like the way the jangle helps the croon and the croon swoons into the piano tunes. Okay, really, honestly …
Three acoustic tunes that’ll put a smile on your face this spring
Shadwick Wilde – “When all of this is over”-There’s a mesmerizing acoustic style to this track. The guitar sets a mood, but Wilde has a timeless vocal style that is, in a word, striking. If you haven’t heard this one, definitely sit down …
Three indie folk tunes that’ll make you want to pick up your guitar again
Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk”-The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I feel like a lot of folk today is in a hurry to get handclapping, but this track shows that a song can be spiritual …
