Luke Sital-Singh – “Strange weather”-March is a month known for it’s “lousy” weather, you might say. So it seems a befitting time to feature this new track from Luke Sital-Singh about strange weather. Of course the song isn’t literally about the weather (I …
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Three Americana tunes with a traditionalist bent sure to satisfy fans of the classics
Cody Nowlin – “Regimental soldier”-Not to make this too personal, but in my day job I am a professional historian. When I heard that this song was focused on a regimental soldier, I was immediately intrigued. The writing style also harkens back to …
Three exciting new indie folk tunes including Ivan and Alyosha’s latest hit, “Gold”
National Park Radio – “When the morning comes”-The lightness and life in this track emerges from the first note played. There’s an optimism to the lyrical vibe as well that I’m happy to support here. It’s a sound that reminds me a bit …
Artist Interview: Folk duo Arbour Season on making music as travelling troubadours
Arbour Season are the husband and wife duo of Shane and Emily. If it seems like those two names flow together nicely it’s because they used to make music under that name in the past, but they’ve rebranded their musical sound into Arbour …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters that are perfect for this late winter
Cole Swensen – “Maybe you never knew”-There’s something about Cole Swensen’s style that makes me always approve his music. The way the vocal is subtle yet still cuts through makes for a special sound. The artful, sincere acoustic work provides the core of …
Three captivating emerging singer songwriters – Cathartic Fall, Noah Derksen, and Christian Björk
Cathartic Fall – “All my love”-The copy for this track uses the phrase, “perfect for walking down the aisle.” I couldn’t agree more, honestly. It’s got this gorgeous energy to it. The atmospheric elements do a good job of setting the context for …
Three engaging new tracks in the adult contemporary genre
Eva Snyder – “I’ve got a crazy idea”-The lyrical theme of this song is all about developing maturity and stability. It’s a subtle song about casting vision for your future with that special someone. The parts of life don’t really seem all that …
Three singer songwriters with thoughtful music to satisfy your soul
Mandi Mapes – “Daffodil flowers”-This is a magical song. The piano has a whimsical feeling to it that is quite enjoyable. Mapes writes with a depth and sincerity in the lyrics that balances really nicely with the whimsy of the piano work. The …
Three indie folk tunes that will help you feel a sense of calm this weekend
Arbour Season – “Idaho”-This is a remarkable song that won me over right away. The easy going guitar work sets a nice base before two beautiful voices fill the spaces. It’s a song about the state of Idaho, but it’s also about how …
Three new folk singer songwriters to grab your attention
Stephen Babcock – “Sara”-This is a good song with a magical bridge. I really enjoy the sincerity and lyrical relatability of this song, but the harmonies on the bridge are absolutely wonderful. There are some strong nods in the direction of John Mayer …
