Jordan Hart – “The End”-I’m a sucker for great harmonies, so you know I had to say “yes” to this track on the intro alone. The rest of the track is also incredible. Hart’s songwriting uses dynamics to really pull the listener into …
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Three acoustic tracks with an Americana soul and a moving emotional sensibility
Jon Kenzie – “The Heart of This”-If you’re a fan of acoustic, bluesy music, you’ll find a lot to like in this song from Jon Kenzie. There’s a heaviness to the track that is unavoidable. It feels like an emotionally weighty track that …
Album Review: Ernest Aines debut Spiral Bound – Trailblazing pop singer songwriter
Layered vocals on the first track piqued my interest right away with this new album from Ernest Aines. From there, I was interested in the pointed variety of the songs on the album. This review introduces Ernest Aines to the wider pop singer …
Three new indie folk tracks oozing with acoustic goodness
Clayton Nile Young – “Chisel and Stone”-Nothing says country music like a good metaphor. “Mark my words in chisel and stone” to mark the declaration of intent here, this is a song about a serious person. It’s a bit about loneliness, but mostly …
Three singer songwriters bringing unique creativity to music today
Tommy Ashby – “Comeback Kid” (Binaural Acoustic Version) [feat. Lydia Clowes]-I don’t know exactly all of the fancy production elements of this song, but what I do know is that it sounds great. The vocal blending, in particular, is absolutely fantastic. We’ve featured …
Three folk singer songwriters who will remind you why you enjoy the genre
Dan Pallotta – “Couldn’t Make It Rhyme”-The first time I heard this song from Dan Pallotta, I thought “okay, here’s a guy who has spent some time with John Prine’s records.” Since Prine is one of the foundational “sounds” of our site, I …
Song of the Year Frontrunner: Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”
Jeffrey Martin – “There Is A Treasure”-I thought after probably 15 or 20 listens, I’d be ready to write about this song without feeling too much emotion to know what to say. I was wrong. *pause* Maybe the best way to explain how …
Indie Folk Album Review: Dustin McKamie’s new A Good Man Down
From the first bright notes on “Oh My My” listeners are going to think of indie folk pop acts like the Lumineers. I invite you to lean into this album and find some other elements as well. This is definitely a great time …
Three exciting new Americana tracks to show the vitality of the genre
Jackson Harden – “Dakota Blue Moon”-Fans of traditional country music are going to find a lot to like from this tune by Jackson Harden. There’s a nice easy going swing to the track, confessional lyrics, a killer steel guitar, and an overall timeless …
Three folk singer songwriters to make your late August better
N. Kerbin – “Dream of Me”-The atmospheric quality of this song appeals immediately. The effect on Kerbin’s vocal makes it resonate well throughout the track. If you’ve ever dreamt of a friend, especially a romantic friend, this song will definitely connect. The “dream …
