We’ve written a great deal about the work of Josh Turner and Carson McKee on our site. It’s probably no surprise that we’re excited to dig into their recent venture on Naysayer. I’ll be blunt with my critique; if you’re a fan of …
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Five singer songwriters to watch the autumn leaves fall
Trevor Myall – “Thought of You” (Explicit) -We don’t usually feature explicit tracks, but this one is actually really well placed. It’s not gratuitous or crass; it’s the kind of deep, personal, cutting cursing that is why cursing exists. That said, the deep …
Four endearing new singer songwriters
Land of Trees – “If worst comes to worst” -This thoughtful acoustic song is pretty much what you think in your head when you hear the term “singer songwriter.” The finger picking is peaceful. Once the rest of the band joins in, there’s …
Acoustic Singer Songwriter Premiere: Maggie Pope’s stunning “Rare and Wild”
Maggie Pope writes with a beautiful sincerity in each line. Something about this composition reminds me of sitting around the campfire with friends years ago listening to classic folk songs. Pope’s crystalline vocal cuts through the song, right to your heart. The lines …
Folk music for these foggy fall mornings
When I woke up today there was a nice layer of fog across the back yard. The trees were tucked in, looking like they didn’t want to be awake any more than I did. It had a crisp chill in the air that …
A folk playlist for a sunny summer day
Joe Kaplow – “I said I was going and I went” -There’s something deeply endearing about Kaplow’s style. It’s like the song is in no hurry to move along, but you’re perfectly happy to enjoy the lull of the strings and vocal. It …
Finding folk music like a cool drink of spring water
Michael Witt – “Late Rose” -Witt’s vocal quality is superb, giving the track a solid basis from the start. Add in some layered instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics to give the song added depth. When the full band emerges on the chorus, there’s a …
Talented singer songwriters to make the world a better place
Canyon City – “3 Hours” -We’ve covered Canyon City in the past, so our regular readers are familiar with this incredibly talented artist. In fact, not long ago we did an interview with him. This track “3 Hours” adds to that already-successful work …
Album Review: Adrienne Tooley – The Slow Season
When we first heard Adrienne Tooley’s music, we couldn’t help but stop everything to listen to her sound. It’s a bit 60s folk revival, a bit modern, but with this characteristic authenticity that lures in the listener. Let’s take a listen to the …
A folk and singer songwriter roundup – Lunchtime Playlist May 18
Caroline Lazar – “Georgia” -Listen for the crack in Lazar’s voice in the first line. Isn’t that great? Sometimes I find an artist and think that I should just write “included without comment.” Lazar’s vocal is the real deal. The rest of the …
