David Gorman – “Darlin’”-I’m an absolute sucker for a simple love song like this. Gorman’s guitar and vocal work here feels comfortable and familiar. The vocal harmony is just subtle enough to shine through. The lyrical concept is sweet and sincere, hoping to …
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EP Review: Andrea von Kampen – Before I Buy A Gun
If you’ve been around my folk reviews for a while, you’ve seen and heard Andrea von Kampen. I’ve written about her music many times, featuring thoughtful poetic lyrics and an unmistakable, beautiful voice. I’m not sure that I can say much more about …
Three new indie folk tunes that will have you wanting a good book and a warm drink while you listen
Daniel Del Russo – “I Believe in You”-If you’ve been around my writing, then you know I have featured artists like Pacific Gold and others who expressed deep, thoughtful theological concepts. Similar to what I loved about the Oh Helloes, there’s a beautiful …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that will make you think about the old days
Livingmore – “Hurting”-One of the hallmarks of good folk rock music is that it moves along nicely. It’s almost always good driving music and this track “Hurting” fits that description well. The electric guitar has a nice loose energy that invites the listener …
Three indie folk tracks that give us the cozy fall vibes we’ve been craving
Daniel James McFadyen – “Diamond”-The acoustic guitar captured my attention with this song, but what held my attention with the early line about being made in the shape of his parents. As I listened and the vocal harmony entered the track, I was …
Three new Indie Folk tracks with some of the most relaxing acoustic work we’ve heard all year
Alex Wong – “If You Want to You Will”-If you’re a fan of relaxing acoustic guitar work, you’ll find a lot to like about this track. Wong has a lovely baritone voice that sits right in the middle of the recording. The rhythm …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO
Mia Wilson – “Face To Face”-As I told a dear friend, “Ronstadt, Carpenter, and this young lady…” I mean that, too. Mia Wilson’s vocal is on par with some of the greatest of the mid-20th century. I also think repeatedly of the music …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy
Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep and abiding, causing the listener to lean in and really listen. The acoustic …
