Matt Romagna – “I’ll Come Running”-There’s a lovely, easy going style to Matt Romagna’s style that makes it feel like the perfect blend of folk storytelling and rock energy. The production on this track is wonderful as well, connecting the vocal and the …
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Three new folk pop songs that allow for meaningful introspection including the next hit from Camryn Quinlan!
Camryn Quinlan – “Light of Day”-There’s a sweet, bluesy character to both the guitar and vocal that I really enjoy. The vibrato in the vocal here even feels a bit on the soul side. The combination of all of these elements come together …
Three folk singer songwriters that will remind you of the magic of music discovery
imstillFranci – “King”-If you’ve been around the site much this year, you know I’m a total sucker for the introspective folk singer songwriters that are emerging lately. This song fits in that scene perfectly, sonically feeling a bit more indie pop than folk, …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter songs that will make you take pause
Cole Swensen – “Weaving”-This is a song about ending a relationship with the softest, most generous spirit. It’s a song about realizing that the relationship was meaningful and important, but it’s time for it to end. There’s a grace to this recording that’s …
Three cathartic, acoustic singer songwriters that will stop you in your tracks
Adeline Lopez – “Drink Up”-Sometimes you can hear the weather and experience in someone’s life because of gruffness, but in this voice from Adeline Lopez there’s a sense of that same difficulty in the lyrics. The voice, on the other hand, is beautiful …
Three authentic folk singer songwriters you’ll want to share with your friends
Bryant Roses – “Leave It Shining”-It’s really difficult to find authentic folk music that stands out from the crowd. When I clicked on this track from Bryant Roses I was struck by both the quality of the fingerpicking and the authenticity of the …
Artist Interview: Captivating emotional folk singer songwriter Cole Swensen
If you’ve been around the site for the past year, you’ve seen Cole Swensen’s name several times. I think I’ve approved everything he has sent us in recent memory. If you listened to his songs “Things We Don’t Talk About” or “Julia,” you’ll …
Three tracks at the magical intersection of folk and rock music
Ynes Mon – “Same Things”-So I like the opening of this song but I love the chromatic chord work on the chorus. This song captures a lot of what I like in music; there’s an emotional ethos that covers the whole track. Heck, …
Bluegrass Album Review: The Pine Hearts – Lost Love Songs
The Pine Hearts have done something truly special with Lost Love Songs, an album that keeps classic bluegrass and “newgrass” in a delicate and meaningful balance. From the opening strum to the final note, this record is a celebration of everything that makes …
Acoustic Singer Songwriter EP Review: Sam the Living – Alone
Usually if the first line of an album is about being depressed, I’m going to say that it’s too melancholy and move on. But let me tell you, there’s a sincerity and believability to this album from Sam the Living that made me …
