Emily Shirley – “Survivors”-Take a quality piano part and an exceptional vocal… sprinkle in some personal lyrics and an encouraging message… oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. The songwriting from Emily Shirley feels like a familiar old favorite mixed with a fresh …
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Three indie folk tunes for this cool fall season
Jason Wade – “Ode to Silence”-If you’re looking for a relaxing folk song, check out Jason Wade’s track “Ode to Silence.” The engaging acoustic guitar works well nestled in amongst a powerful folk composition. There are some unique instrumentation decisions that allow the …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to show the versatility of the genre
Rick Faris – “Time to move on”-The relatability of the lyrics on this track is a bit “on the nose” as they say. If you’ve ever experienced a rough breakup, you’ll connect with this one. The bright bluegrass mix here shows off banjo, …
Three new folk songs for your fall playlist
Sarah Gross – “Morningside”-When I shared this song with my friends, I told them it was “casual greatness.” What I mean is that the song feels so sweetly true and the performance is great, almost as if it takes no effort. Of course …
Three folksy indie pop tracks at the nexus of the genres’ connection
Okay Mann – “Sous”-The acoustic guitar energy of this track is delightful. As the song unfolds, it feels more and more like a pop track rather than a folk song. The vocal has a nice polish to it, making it easy to listen …
Three new folk songs that stand out from the crowd
Mackin Carroll – “Vampires”-The first thing I did when I heard this song was share it with a singer songwriter friend of mine. The energy is absolutely FANTASTIC. Not only does the up tempo vibe keep it moving, there’s also this sense of …
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 …
Three brand new folk songs that show the breadth of the folk genre
Findlay Napier – “Under the Moon”-If you’re looking for a sweet old time flavor in your folk music, check out Findlay Napier’s latest track “Under the Moon.” The expressive piano work is what stole my heart on this one. The vocals are great …
Three indie pop tracks with a rich variety of textures
Scoobert Doobert – “Wavy”-“When you’re trying to catch a wave you’re gonna have to find the sweet spot.” I mean… he’s not wrong. What an absolutely delicious piece of songwriting. Everything from the R&B flavored beat to the chilled out overall energy makes …
Three brand new singer songwriter tracks to liven up your playlist
Suitcase Souls – “Nashville October”-If you’re looking for a folk duo with a ton of spirit, check out Suitcase Souls. I am always a sucker for great harmonies like these, but there’s a folk rock core to the track that resonates extremely well. …
