Mixtape for the Milky Way – “Video games”-I’ve been a gamer since 1989. I suspect that the artist and I overlap in a lot of ways in that regard. When I heard the quality of this recording, I was blown away. I was …
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Three talented singer songwriters for your new music list
Frankie Davies – “If I didn’t love you”-This is a song that takes the power of love seriously. There are so many flippant references to love in culture today, but this song shows that love is patient, kind, and steadfast. The quality of …
Three Americana songs that’ll make you sing from sea to shining sea
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers – “Wilderness”-This song will get you clapping your hands and singing. It’s got more spirit in one line than some entire albums being made today. I appreciate the harmonies OBVIOUSLY, but the entire energy of the track is …
Three folk-flavored singer songwriters for your pre-feast listening
Brother Ryan – “Seasons”-There’s a magical feel to this track that I can’t quite put into words. I guess it’s the electric guitars that crescendo and rise throughout the track. The pop style vocals work really well with the overall energy. The understated …
Three captivating indie folk tunes that’ll make you take notice
J Lind – “So it goes”-I rarely even read the “copy” on new music, let alone quote it, but this one is incredible. It says this song was inspired by “the allegorical lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the style of Randy Newman, and the …
Three folk singer songwriters to get your week going
Tom Butler – “The Storm”-This is a beautiful, tragic, glorious song. They say the blues are the purest form of heartache, but I’m pretty sure this is acoustic folk that bleeds all over the world. The line, “we mourned the memories we could’ve …
Three new folk tracks for excitement and renewal
Sophie Morgan – “Unwinnable war”-The relaxing acoustic guitar on this piece will pull you in, but Morgan’s graceful tone and articulation are really what make it stand out. The lyrical content about being stuck in a war with no end… well, that’s about …
Three indie folk songs to prepare you for the weekend
Taylor Nathan – “Devil and the deep blue sea”-The acoustic singer songwriter style is a quick way to get my attention, but not many artists can keep me intrigued. Nathan’s songwriting prowess echoes the classics while forging its own identity. I am pleasantly …
Three throwback Americana tunes that’ll remind you of the good ole days
Alison Self – “Whiskey drunk”-I love me some honkytonk music, so it’s great to hear this new tune from Alison Self. Self’s writing feels timeless, for sure. There are some clever lyrics, especially the one about the high horse. It’s a good “go …
Three folk singer songwriters you want to know
Darryl Rahn – “Masterpiece”-From the first time I heard “Masterpiece” I was hooked. Rahn recorded it for an NPR Tiny Desk audition earlier this year and it’s SO GOOD. I was happy to get a chance to chat with him in an interview …
