Aspen Jacobsen – “Little Arms”-At first listen you might put Jacobsen in the “Taylor Swift” camp and honestly, you’d be right. She’s got that kind of pop power blended with sincere songwriting. People who dismiss Swift (and Jacobsen like her) are missing the …
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Album Review: Jeremiah Daly – SPIL.
Jeremiah Daly is one of my favorite songwriters. When I found out that Daly released a 2019 album, I ran to listen to it and was not disappointed. There’s a thoughtful style to his acoustic-based songwriting that continues to sooth my soul. In …
A ten-song FOLK playlist to get you through the Autumn chill
We Are All Fossils – “Merry Go Round”-If you’re feeling the chill of the season, grab a warm drink and listen to this delightful folk tune. The strings in the opening instantly make me feel better. As I listen to the lyrics, I …
Album Review: Jordie Lane – Glassellland
No, that’s not a typo. The album title is really Glassellland. What does that mean? I can’t say that I’m sure. But why am I covering the album? Because it’s delightfully complex, compellingly well written, and sounds like how a good glass of …
Brand new music awaiting your discovery – folk, acoustic, singer songwriter
JB Boone – “Monjeau Lookout”-Something about Boone’s sound feels refreshingly youthful. There’s an energy to the vocal and the guitar work that makes me feel young again. There’s a sense of adventure to the lyrics, too, about going on a great adventure with …
Featured Single: Ted Z and the Wranglers – “Corner Store”
If you’re looking for authentic country music, you need to spin Ted Z and the Wranglers. What it lacks in polish it makes up in authenticity. I can’t quite put my finger on whether it’s honkytonk, rock-a-billy, or even a dash of the …
Four new tracks we’re adding to our folk playlist
Cereus Bright – “All night”-We have covered Cereus Bright in the past because they have mastered the art of folk rock music. It’s a style that will put a smile on the face of people who enjoyed the emergence of the genre in …
Feelin’ those blues, acoustic, and Americana roots to start autumn 2019
Scott Kirby – “Cool Water”-I don’t always approve blues tracks, but when I do it’s because they tap into something deep. This track feels timeless. The lyrics are easy to follow, the chord structure feels familiar, and the overall style is engaging. This …
Five gifted emerging singer songwriters
Stephen Babcock – “Devil”-The production of this track is out of this world. Everything from the lead vocal, expressive guitars, and backing band all click here. If you’ve ever been a fan of southern blues, especially with that Mississippi delta feel to it, …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
