Ella Clayton – “Honey”-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic folk music, give this song a play. Ella Clayton has one of those voices that makes you want to lean in and listen close. The lyrical style is charming, engaging, and softly romantic. …
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Three exciting folk singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your rotation
N.A. Parsons – “Lucerne”-I’d be tempted to call this “power pop” due to how much it has those syrupy Beatles and Beach Boys harmonies. That said, the heart of the song feels more like a folk song. It has a heavy lyrical theme …
Three new Americana songs that connect with the past
Talise – “Western Pine”-Something about old time instruments provides a warmth to a sound that I especially appreciate. I can hear that sound with this new song from Talise. It has an understated quality to it that makes it stand out from the …
Three wonderful new folk tunes to put on your weekend playlist
Micah Sage – “Let Me Go”-I listen to a lot of music, so it’s not every day that I get those good chills… and I get them with this song from Micah Sage. I dare say the intimate vocal style is what makes …
Three exceptional folk songs that you want to have in your collection
Wax Owls – “Ladybug Season”-I didn’t know I needed a song about lady bugs in my life, but here we are. Everything from the lush arrangements to the fantastic harmonies make this an exceptional piece of folk music. The delicate energy of the …
Three new alt country tunes that will have you reconsidering what defines the country music genre
Meagre Martin – “Never Thought”-There’s a hint of gruffness in the lead vocal here that caught my attention right away. The more I listened, I really appreciated the unique melodic structure as well. The genre blend here is really interesting; there are some …
Three folk tracks bringing a taste of mid-September to your playlist
Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Three Americana tunes that you’ll be overjoyed to add to your rotation
Tagore Chayne – “i’mma stop by on the way home”-I’m not sure if Chayne sounds more like a vintage folkster like Woody Guthrie or like a contemporary soul artist like Ray Lamontagne; I think he’s just a little bit of both and I’m …
Three energetic folk pop tunes to make your week better
Bryce French – “Please”-If you’re a fan of upbeat folk music, check out this new track from Bryce French. It’s a bit of a request, a love song with a cute expressive style. The lyrics give a fun and open declaration of desire. …
Featured Single: The most beautiful acoustic folk song we’ve heard all year – “Julia” by Cole Swensen
Cole Swensen – “Julia”-Not all love songs are about romantic relationships; sometimes a love song is about family, as is the case with this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. There’s so much hope and light in every line of this song, it’s truly …
