Hills of Belgium – “Diamond Joe”-When I first heard this track, I was instantly interested in hearing more. The sound is fluid and engaging, the strings all rolling together nicely. I appreciate the quality of the lead vocal as it balances with the …
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Three wonderful folk singer songwriters to put on your winter playlist
Dan Challis and Stephen Grady – “Morning Light”-If you’re a fan of folk duo harmonies, there’s a lot to like about this track from Dan Challis and Stephen Grady. The production is really clean on this track. I was impressed with it from …
Three Americana tracks to help you end the year on a good note
Cat Rose Smith – “What I’m For”-Cat Rose Smith is one of those artists that I don’t know personally, but I feel like I know because of the connection the music forges. The calm and accessible instrumentation is delicate Americana, allowing the listener …
Three outstanding singer songwriters making folk music you’ll be glad to discover
Glenn Kye – “Life Together”-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies …
New tracks for your late fall playlists
Lucie Glang and Joe Pope – “Little Me”-This song captured my attention from first listen. The atmospheric acoustic work sets a mysterious mood right from the start. The light and gentle vocal does a nice job of inviting the listener into a more …
Three new folk pop tracks that create a pathway for connection
Callie Young – “Falling Either Way”-If I could bottle the energy of this track from Callie Young, I would. It’s just a delightful sound with bright acoustic elements and a sweet string orchestration in the background. The toe-tapping folk energy on the chorus …
Three alt country tracks that will help listeners connect with the roots of the genre
Clover County – “Under These Conditions”-This might be the latest entry to the song of the year running that I’ve ever had, but it’s so good I have to include it. Clover County has this sound that is endearing and inviting in one …
Three acoustic folk tracks that will capture your attention
The National Forest – “Say You’re Mine”-The calm acoustic guitar fits like a glove with the velvety vocal style here. This is the type of song that reminds me why I fell in love with folk music years ago. It’s emotionally driven, musically …
Three new tracks within the Americana subgenre that are not on your radar (but should be)!
Tania Elizabeth – “What you need”-There’s a calmness in this vocal that captures my attention with every listen. I’m sure there are some good comps in classic country music to this vocal, but honestly I think Tania Elizabeth deserves to stand on her …
Three captivating acoustic singer songwriters that remind you what you love about good music
Mike Kinnebrew – “Something Bad”-This is a haunting song. It’s about something we don’t like to talk about much, but it’s about the things that bother us and make us feel like something bad is going to happen. Whether you personify with a …
