Moe – “The Night Ain’t Calling My Name Anymore”-From the first notes of this track, my heart… melted. The comparison to the Milk Carton Kids feels rich, right from the start. This song has an intimacy to it that ripped me apart pretty …
Tag Archives: Brother James
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 …
Three thoughtful acoustic folk songs for a contemplative time
Brother James – “Every day with you”-I’m a big fan of this melody. I can’t quite explain what it is that feels right about it, but it just does. There’s an accessible Randy Newman style to it that is quite charming. Beyond that, …
Three engaging neoclassical pieces for your winter playlist
Alexander Claussen – “Gentler times”-I adore this style of music; I guess you’d call it piano jazz in its most relaxing form. There’s a sense of meandering to it that I enjoy. I love this piece in particular for reminding me of the …
New music mix with a “2020 song of the year” nominee – which one do you think it should be?
If you’ve been around the site for a while, you know that we used to have a feature on Fridays with a voting process. We stopped doing that because the “prize” of a full album review was getting difficult (one because they take …
