Asha Wells – “Blue Angels”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I’ve been entranced by Asha Wells’ voice. There’s something that feels timeless and classic about the sound. Wells reminds me a bit of the classic sound of 70s pop …
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Three wonderfully talented acoustic folk artists that remind you why you followed this site
Craig Osment – “Breakfast Epiphanies”-This song made me crack a smile from the first time I saw the witty title. Then I clicked play and heard a wonderful acoustic guitar, which hooked me to listen a bit more. The song has everything you …
Three dynamic and outstanding new Americana tunes that will all find a way to your playlist (and your heart)
Eli Fox – “Mark Twain”-I’ve been a fan of Mark Twain’s clever wit as long as I can remember. I dare say that Samuel Clemens himself would enjoy this track. It’s got a banjo, a lyric about a river, and a reference to …
Three absolutely brand new folk releases that will encourage your heart for the future of the genre
J.B. Boone – “Queen of Saratoga”-I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… phrasing is an under-rated element of what makes a great song. J.B. Boone starts us off from the very beginning of this track with a beautiful sense of phrasing, …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to kick off 2024
Wise John – “The end is gonna come”-This isn’t our first time covering Wise John, but it’s the first track we’ve covered with such a heavy philosophical message. “It’s gonna be a long night of running from what we could have been.” The …
2023 Album of the Year
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Cat Clyde – Down Rounder-If you’re a fan of traditional country music, you probably already know Cat Clyde’s name. We’ve featured Clyde’s writing before, so when this full length album came out this year …
2023 Song of the Year List, 10-1
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Blackwood Station – “Let Me Down Gently”-To no one’s surprise, it’s an acoustic singer songwriter that leads off my top 10 this year. I hadn’t heard Blackwood Station before this one, but it’s easy …
2023 Song of the Year List, 20-11
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 20) J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-One of the themes that has always attracted me to quality music is the connection between the sacred and the profane. Clifford’s “Complicated Man” features both much like icons like …
Three outstanding singer songwriters to end the year on a… (wait for it)… high note
East Harbor – “Exosphere”-Fans of folksy rock music are going to find a lot to like about the crisp, pop-flavored sound of East Harbor. There’s an instant likeability factor to this song that I can’t quite capture, but you just feel like you …
Three indie folk songs that bring charming harmonies to meaningful melodies
The Coo – “Something’s Turned”-Every time I’ve clicked play on this song, I’ve had to look and see who it was. The Coo is the name of the artist, but I’ll be durned if I haven’t thought of both Adam Melchor as well …
