The Accidentals – “Might as well be gold”-If you’re looking for the kind of folk music that uses electric guitars and an amazing lead vocal to convey a powerful message, definitely spin this track from The Accidentals. The intimacy on the recording is …
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Three creative Americana tracks to push the genre’s boundaries
Luke Klifman – “Tiptoe”-If you love steel guitar, you’ll love the opening of this song. As a matter of fact, as soon as I heard this song I shared it with a friend of mine who loves steel guitar. The overall energy of …
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 engaging new folk tracks for this early June
Archer Monk – “I am not there”-The acoustic finger picking on this track is really engaging. It starts off with a flavor that feels perfectly timeless. The vocal style from Archer Monk feels like it could have come from the “good old days.” …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a peaceful mood this weekend
Talel McBriar – “The Conversation”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic track, look no further than Talel McBriar’s recent track “The Conversation.” A nice mix of melodic variation and atmospheric swells in the background give the song a varied composition style. The lead …
Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three indie folk songs that will bring in your late May weekend
GoldenOak – “These Old Shoes”-There’s a richness to this track that we don’t hear very often in folk music. The acoustic guitar is great in the opening, but the vocal harmonies take it in a new direction. The expressive lyrical style puts this …
Three Americana tracks to end your week peacefully
Jackson Emmer – “90s Tacoma”-Written with the relaxing energy of classic country music, Emmer brings a charming story of… a truck. The overall song has a lot of smirk-worthy clever lyrics. The country swing is really good and one could imagine changing out …
Three new folk songs to brighten your midweek
Edwin – “Heart watered down”-If you’re looking for an iconic folk style, give Edwin a chance. Everything about this recording from the acoustic guitar to the lyrical depth feels like it came from the golden age of folk music. There’s a Gordon Lightfoot …
