Wren – “Kite out on the ocean”-If you’re a fan of easy going folk singer songwriters, you’ll want to spin this new track from Wren. It’s calming, soothing even, with the spirit of an old time folk song. There’s an endearing sensibility to …
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Three outstanding new folk songs you need to add to your playlist (including a song of the year candidate)
Katherine Priddy – “True Love will find you in the end” (Daniel Johnston cover)-This is a song of the year contender for me and it’s a cover! I love this recording. Is that detached music journalism enough for you? Okay. I love it. …
Three new unconventional folk tracks to get your new week going
Esper – “A crook and a cage”-The easy going acoustic style here will help calm you in the midst of some crazy times. The relaxed energy of the lead vocal mixes well with the intimacy of the guitar style. The overall mix is …
Three folk singer songwriters for fans of CSNY
Faux Manc – “Dream of you”-Okay I can’t listen to the main melody of this song without thinking of Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.” That’s no discredit to Faux Manc, who have written a beautiful folk song. It’s meant as a compliment! The …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get your week off to a great start
EDWARD – “Out your window”-The methodical, mesmerizing acoustic guitar work on this track sets the tone from the start. It’s a fluid style of fingerpicking that’s sure to stand out for a lot of listeners. It reminds me of some older, classic British …
Three singer songwriters to help you weather this storm
Tom Butler – “Give”-I don’t know Tom Butler personally, but something about this song makes me feel like he’s a down to earth dude. The chords feel like they are from a classic 60s rock tune. The easy going message feels sweet and …
Three new folk acts who demand your attention
The Collection – “Blue day”-If there was a “sound” that defines why I started writing about music, it would be something like The Collection. Rich, rewarding harmonies and a sweet acoustic guitar define the track. It feels human, comfortable, and a lot like …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your Monday
Jason Piquette – “Fill”-The layers of acoustic guitar on this track are absolutely fantastic. I don’t often use the phrase “ear candy,” but this song really feels like that. It’s so rich and rewarding. I appreciate that the song dwells in the lyric …
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
Three indie folk tracks to add to your 2021 emerging artists playlist
Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon – “Mama I don’t wanna go to Nashville”-I’ve compared other artists to Rusty Clanton in the past, but this track from Harmon really reminded me of Clanton’s easy going acoustic folk style. There’s a longing in the vocal style that …
