SYML – “Sweet home”-The first time I listened to this song, I got chills. I immediately put it on my song of the year candidate list and then I melted in my chair. The easy comparison here is CSN “Helplessly Hoping.” I absolutely …
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Three swoon-worthy tracks right at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Sound of Honey – “City”-If you’re looking for a relaxing style of indie pop music that feels like it’s influenced by folk music as well, give Sound of Honey’s impeccable “City” a chance. It’s an intriguing reflection on “getting away.” The image that …
Three Americana singer songwriters to catch your attention
Madeleine Kelson – “Joker”-This song immediately makes me think of three artists: Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, and David Ramirez. There’s a sincerity in the recording that I absolutely admire. Kelson’s vocal has a smooth sound to it. It’s more smooth like whiskey than …
Three engaging Americana tunes for your Friday
Ludlow – “Take me back to July”-Sometimes I find a song and I think “there’s nothing I can say about this song… so I wish people would just click play and listen.” This is one of those songs. The vocal says everything worth …
Three singer songwriters who stand out from the crowd
John Fellner – “Love like you”-John Fellner has an amazing voice. The production balance on this track allows the personable vocal and lyrics to shine through. It’s about looking back on a relationship that was apparently pretty wonderful. The optimism in the acoustic …
Three Americana tunes to soothe your soul this mid February
Melanie MacLaren – “Deep dark sleep”-I liked this song the moment I clicked play for the first time. The atmospheric elements are not what I typically feature with folk, but the vocal from MacLaren is outstanding. Once the vocal harmonies enter the track, …
Three exciting indie pop tracks including a brand new song from the incomparable Ben Abraham!
Ben Abraham – “I am here (Walk and sing)”–Ben Abraham has one of the best voices in the music industry today. He’s a world class talent and his songwriting talent seems to have no bounds. That said, this latest track’s guitar work is …
Three indie folk tunes to ease you into this weekend
Children of Indigo – “College Kid”-You might not be college age and think that you won’t relate to this song, but it’s definitely a song for everyone who as been in that late teen early 20s age group at some point. It’s got …
Three chilled out indie pop tracks for your chill vibes playlist
Au Gres – “do you think we’re old enough”-This is an exceptional piece of indie pop songwriting from Au Gres. The sonic layers are absolutely pleasing. The lead vocal captures the ethos of the track well; every lyric is crystal clear, conveying the …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get your week off to a beautiful start
Olivia De Melo – “I need you”-This song has an immediately satisfying acoustic guitar part that connects seamlessly with a gorgeous lead vocal. The production quality is absolutely outstanding. This is the kind of music that makes me feel all sorts of warm …
