Blood Harmony – “Summer Leaves”-There’s a gorgeous Joni Mitchell energy to this track that won me over from the beginning. The vocal harmonies on the chorus are reminiscent of an ancient tradition that reemerged in the 1960s. This is the kind of deep, …
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Three of my personal favorites so far in 2020 (acoustic singer songwriters)
Andrea von Kampen – “Hard times come again no more (from the Motion Picture “Molto Bello”)-It’s no secret that I’m a big time Andrea von Kampen fan and have been since the first song I heard from her. The traditional sound she creates …
Three indie folk tunes you didn’t know you needed (but you do)
Riley Catherall – “Leave me out to dry”-Catherall has an Americana vibe that continues to stand out for us in the folk scene. The acoustic guitar provides the heart of the piece, but the lonesomeness in the vocal really pops for us on …
Three acoustic folk songs to soothe your weary bones
Mo Kenny – “You belong to me” (Patsy Cline cover)-We rarely feature covers on our site, so you know when we do it’s really good. I was blown away by the simply beauty of this cover. Mo Kenny has a truly unique style …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your midweek
Cameron Douglas – “Running short”-The acoustic style of Cameron Douglas is exceptionally charming. Everything from the guitar work to the vocal show a polished sound. There are all sorts of artists to compare here (like Cat Stevens, for example), but Douglas certainly deserves …
Three new folk tunes to get your attention
The Old Ghost Folk – “Sunrunner”-There’s a gritty, rooted Americana vibe to this song that pulled me in right away. That’s the thing that separates a decent song from a good one for me is the ability to make it truly stand out. …
Three exciting new indie folk tunes for your weekend
Thomas Lavine – “Bridges”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music, Lavine’s latest “Bridges” will be sure to appeal to your ear. The song connects a traditional folk energy in the opening to more of an experimental rock style later in the track. …
Book Review: Nick Awde, Singer-Songwriters Vol.1
Featuring David Cousins, Arlo Guthrie, Iain Matthews, Ralph McTell, Al Stewart, and Richard Thompson Fans of singer-songwriters throughout history will love this first volume of an ambitious project from UK author Nick Awde. The book shows a unique interview style highlighting singer-songwriters with …
Three modern indie folk tunes for your Monday
Black Match – “June”-This track has a lot of that optimistic folk energy that was made popular by bands like the Lumineers a few years back. But don’t let that keep you from locking into the lyricism and meaning of this track. Yes, …
Three folk tunes to set the tone for your week
Corn Nut Creek – “The house is falling down”-The mesmerizing banjo work in the opening of this song feels like a lonely mountain home. There’s a certain “high lonesome sound” about this song that put a smile on my face right away. It …
