Marley Hale – “The Ballad of Spider John”-If you’re a fan of carefully picked acoustic guitars and delightful lead vocals, definitely give this track a spin. It’s a narrative, sure, but it’s also got this cathartic energy to it that feels like sitting …
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Three excellent folk singer songwriters that will stop you in your tracks this mid-June
Joseph G. Thompson – “Belong Here”-I don’t always relate to people singing about life as a musician, on the road and all that. But I’ll tell you what, I believe Joseph G. Thompson that he’d rather live his life out on the road. …
Three brand new bluegrass tunes that will remind you that this classic genre is alive and well
Sad Daddy – “Let’s Go Fishin’”-I haven’t been fishin’ for a while, but it is one of those timeless activities that we could sing about a lot. This song has some lovely vocal harmonies, an outstanding banjo, and a nice meandering rhythm that, …
Three wonderful new Americana tracks that will have you thinking about the old days
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh – “When Our Timing’s Right”-I’ve been a fan of Tranbaugh’s new age honkytonk flavor for a few years now. There’s something about the characteristic charm in the vocal itself that definitely stands out. The overall composition style feels like a …
Three exceptional folk singer songwriters that will remind you why you started following this site
Alexander Gallant – “Fishes for the Seabirds”-If you’re a fan of dynamic fingerpicking and acoustic guitar excellence, definitely click play on this track. It’s a sound that feels both subtle and richly rewarding. Gallant’s vocal is also delightful, straightforward without being overzealous. Gallant …
Three wonderful new Americana tracks you’ll want to add to your playlist right away
Matt Wolf – “Living’s a Loan”-If you’re a fan of folk storytelling songwriting, the first thing I can say is that you’re in the right place. This song has a dreary almost Johnny Cash style of sincerity to it. Wolf’s writing is a …
Three outstanding new tracks that show the versatility of FOLK ROCK as a genre
Theo Kandel – “The Station”-If you’re a fan of rolling rock energy, definitely click play on this one. I’ve been featuring Kandel’s music for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. The lyrical agility here reminds …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana
Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered into the microphone, yet it’s somehow perfectly in tune also. This is delicate …
Three new indie folk artists that you’ll want to follow as they rise up the charts
Daniel Del Russo – “Holding Onto Hope”-This is a delightful, charming piece of songwriting. The acoustic guitar holds a wonderful energy that is both welcoming and feels like you should sit back and just listen. Something about the thumping rhythmic structure that propels …
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and folk music
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “When the Doctor Needs a Doctor”-This is one of those songs that feels like it is both timeless and incredibly prescient. There’s something about the instrumentation and pacing that reminds me a bit of Fleetwood Mac, yet there’s …
