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 …
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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 …
Three new Americana tracks showing the heart of the genre is still alive and well
Stefan J. Selbert – “Sugar Peas”-This song has it all; it’s got acoustic fingerpicking, a stellar banjo, quality vocals, and lyrics that pull the listener in right from the start. The poetic phrasing is wonderful here, connecting ideas from line to line. I’m …
Three new tracks in the indie and alt pop realm that you’ll want to hear
dearest – “Playing it out again”-This is a song about endurance. It’s a song about perseverance. This is a song about hope. The acoustic guitar and vocal work really well for the core of the song. There are plenty of additional production elements, …
Three folk storytellers that will make you want to grab a cup of coffee and stare off into the distance
Johnny Franco – “When I’m Finally Over”-I can’t help it… I have to say it… this song makes me think of the Beatles. In particular, Franco has a style like another very specific Johnny… Lennon, that is. The lyrical style is charming, intriguing, …
Three beautiful acoustic folk pop artists that you’ll want to have in your playlist
Theo Kandel – “Honeydew Moon”-Theo Kandel has become one of those “click yes as I click play” kind of artists. He just doesn’t miss; the songs all have this sense of folk storytelling with a fantastic vocal. I am a fan. Kandel’s style …
