Denitia – “Highways”-I love this song. I know that’s not a very dispassionate “music media” perspective, but I just personally find it so charming and enjoyable. It’s got just enough of that old school roots country sound that it feels like the real …
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Three Americana singer songwriters to capture your attention this midweek
Jessica Willis Fisher – “Fire song”-This is a song about fire. It’s also a song about measuring the substance and meaning of the past. We cannot live with regret. The power and energy of the lead song is really great. The vocal harmonies …
Three throwback Americana artists to keep tradition alive
Sarah McCulloch – “Half crazy”-It’s rare to hear a sound that feels so old school that you look to see if it’s a cover. I did that with this track from Sarah McCulloch. There’s a lonesomeness to the mix and vocal here that …
Three energetic singer songwriters for your late March enjoyment
Lee DeWyze – “Bridges”-Shhh. Whatever you are doing while you are multitasking just stop and concentrate on this song. It’s going to be one of the best songs you’ve heard in 2022 and I’m not exaggerating. The melody is charming and sweet but …
Three folksy singer songwriters you’ll want to have on your playlists immediately
Holden Miller – “Far side of the world”-If you’re thinking this name Holden Miller looks familiar, you’re not mistaken. We’ve featured a few of his tracks here recently and it’s because he’s an incredibly talented songwriter. The production on this track is outstanding, …
Three indie folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Big Little Lions – “Inside out”-The easy going piano style here works as a wonderful basis for an energetic indie folk style that takes off later in the track. The harmonies, as always with Big Little Lions, are great. The combination of the …
Three indie folk tracks that will calm your spirit for the coming weekend
Jordan Pratt – “The deepest of blues”-There’s a beautiful depth to this song that makes it immediately stand out for me. When folk production brings in atmospheric elements, it always creates a different and lighter mood. Yet somehow the way the lyrics and …
Three lo-fi tracks that will give listeners an appreciation for low fidelity production styles
Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana realm that caught our attention this March
Abigail Lapell – “Land of Plenty”-This track is one of the purist folk tunes I’ve heard in recent months. Lapell brings a rooted sound that feels like a poem set to music as much as a song itself. Lapell’s vocal cuts through with …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring a sense of peace this weekend
Luce – “Come outside”-Luce has a gorgeous voice. That’s the first, most important point about this song. But beyond the great vocal work, this song has something to say as well. It’s about getting out of the depressive spiral in our own minds. …
