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 …
Tag Archives: acoustic singer songwriter
Three new acoustic folk tunes to enrich this early spring
Loud Forest – “Easy to love”-This is a captivating song for a number of reasons. Sonically, I appreciate the acoustic guitar and the sincere vocals. But perhaps more importantly, the lyrics are about how upbringing shapes the hardness of our hearts. These are …
Three Americana tracks that will help you appreciate the beautiful leaves
Benjamin Dakota Rogers – “When I do die”-This is an old school two-step style with some absolutely beautiful vocals and lyrics. It’s old fashioned in the vein of the Milk Carton Kids that is to stay old style with a fresh production. The …
Album Review: Pharis and Jason Romero – Bet on Love
Pharis and Jason Romero live in Horsefly, a rural community home to some one thousand people in British Columbia. Over one hundred and fifty years ago, gold was discovered in the Horsefly River during the famous Cariboo Gold Rush, and subsequently, a small …
Three energetic songwriters bringing a variety of genre blends to the forefront
Bridget Caldwell – “Kingmaker”-There’s an epic, cinematic energy to this track that makes it so much more than “just another” singer songwriter tune. That said, what I love about Caldwell’s songwriting is that you can tell this would work as an acoustic solo …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to find your old guitar again
Nikki Henskens – “Sticky bar”-The fingerpicking on this song was enough to get me to say yes, but then Nikki Henskens began to sing and absolutely won me over. The expressive lead vocal here reminds me a lot of Andrea von Kampen. It’s …
Three captivating new folk tracks for your late spring playlist
Brother James – “The Other Side”-This is one of the most beautiful compositions I’ve heard this year. It’s remarkable that Brother James continues to produce such amazing, awe-inspiring music. Everything from the poignant lyrics to the strings help to create a depth to …
Three folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
by David Lappin “Safety Net” by Brother James is one of those songs that upon first listen, I had to pause and rewind. And then repeat. There’s a lulling quality to the track, and just as I felt the music carry me to …
Album Review: Sunny War – Shell of a Girl
I need to start off with a public apology: I wanted to review this album over a year ago. I should have cleared the deck to work on this one. It’s such an incredible album and deserves your immediate attention. If you’re looking …
Three new singer songwriters to sooth your soul
Katherine Priddy – “Indigo”-The first track we featured from Priddy was a cover, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received this original. Oh my word it’s wonderful. The energy is cathartic. The vocal intonation is out of this world. At …
