Leila Marie – “Home for you”-The first time I heard this song I thought maybe I opened a music box. The melody, vocal tone, and unhurried acoustic guitar all feel dreamlike in the best way possible. Leila Marie has a gentle yet entrancing …
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Three singer songwriters to capture the spirit of the 2021 summer
Katherine Priddy – “About Rosie”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage at all in the past few months, you’ll know the name Katherine Priddy. I’ve been totally enamored by Priddy’s characteristic vocals. The lyrics on this track are also quite striking. The full …
Three acoustic folk artists to inspire listeners this midweek
Charlie Marks – “Meet me oh meet me”– I appreciate the old time energy of this track from Charlie Marks. There’s a tinny sound to the string work here that makes me think of a bygone era of American music. With a healthy …
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 folk singer songwriters for your mid-July enjoyment
Jennah Barry – “Venus in heat”-There’s an entire mood to this track that resonates with me. By that I mean that I literally get chills listening to this song. Something about it feels inherently like a 70s era pop song, yet at the …
Three modern takes on folk music to reinvigorate the genre
Grae – “Like you”-The unique energy of this track is listed as “indietronica.” I call it folk music, though, because it has all the hallmarks of the genre. There’s a nice acoustic core, a clear and understandable lead vocal, and introspective (relatable) lyrics. …
Three remarkable new Americana tracks for your July playlist
Brian Douglas Phillips – “Trouble like you”-If you’re a fan of Americana music, Phillips should be a household name by now. His vocal and expressive writing style are quintessential examples of the genre in 2021. The easy going vibe brings in influences from …
Three more singer songwriters to grab your attention this weekend
Charli Adams – “Seventeen again”-If you’ve ever wanted to go back in time and see your old friends, this song will resonate with you for sure. It’s a song that hits on a sentiment I’ve definitely felt myself. In fact, I see faces …
Three singer songwriters to bring calm for your weekend
The Moors – “Waiting in line”-If you’re a fan of acoustic guitar work, check out this track from the Moors. It has a super chill energy to it that’s sure to connect with a lot of listeners. The lead vocal has a familiar …
Album Review: Blue Cactus – Stranger Again
Fans of moodiness of Neko Case, the soprano of Indigo Sparke, the jangled harmonies of The Jayhawks, and the bare bones country rock of American Aquarium give Strangers Again a spin today and dive deep into Blue Cactus’s cosmic American ocean.
