Mighty Oaks – “Land of broken dreams”-This is such a fun little folk song. It’s a really great song because on the surface it seems relatively “simple” but there’s a lot going on with this track. The vocal harmonies are my favorite part, …
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Three new singer songwriters to sooth your soul
Katherine Priddy – “Indigo”-The first track we featured from Priddy was a cover, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received this original. Oh my word it’s wonderful. The energy is cathartic. The vocal intonation is out of this world. At …
Three relaxing acoustic folk songs for our faithful readers
Evan Blum and Lucy Clearwater – “Good in you”-Wow. As someone who has been married for nearly 15 years, I definitely can relate to this track. There’s a lot of heart and spirit here. The easy going guitar does a nice job of …
Three intriguing new folk tracks to capture your imagination
Dean St. – “Kaleidoscope”-Does it jangle? It jangles. Does it croon? It croons. Does it swoon? It swoons. We have a winner! I really like the way the jangle helps the croon and the croon swoons into the piano tunes. Okay, really, honestly …
Three indie folk tunes to set the mood for this weekend
Benedikt – “Strawberries”-I don’t know a lot of technical terms for music production, but whatever the effect is on the vocal here works really well. The mysterious energy of the backing string work balanced with this vocal is really intriguing. This is what …
Three Americana tracks to make you think about the past and the future
GoldenOak – “Islands”-If you’re looking for a crispy modern folk style, go no further than GoldenOak’s great new style. The electric guitar really shines through on this one and the vocals are really well done. It’s got a moving rhythm to it that’s …
Three acoustic folk tunes to remind you why you started following our site
Ben Matchett – “Damn this feeling”-The easy going guitar work on this track is just the access point, but the more you listen the more you will be impressed by the pickin. Matchett’s vocal is also really good quality. The combination is a …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to mellow out your midweek
Oblivion Orchestra – “Yours/Mine”-This is a heartfelt track with some interesting elements to it. There’s an experimental energy in the background to go with an acoustic quality that drives the folk spirit of the track. The lonesomeness in the voice really connects with …
Album Review: Ethan Gruska’s 2020 album En Garde
Ethan Gruska is an amazing songwriter who has written a number of songs you’ve heard and loved, but maybe didn’t know it. This song is a folk masterclass, incorporating lyrics that are critical of the music industry and modern society. More than anything, …
Three indie folk tracks to reflect the need for love and human connection
Matt Sayers – “Jericho”-There’s a contemplative nature to this track from Matt Sayers. Poetic lyricism and an unsettling yet hypnotic acoustic guitar part. The combination of the haunting lyrics and that guitar make the listener wonder about the metaphor. The production allows the …
