Freight Train Foxes – “Avalance”-This is a relaxed folk song about a disaster. It’s a nice little metaphor in the lyrics. I appreciate the way the lead vocal nestles right into the middle of the mix, allowing the strings to fill out the …
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Here are some new singer songwriters you need in your life
The Burney Sisters – “Unbearable”-I try not to use loaded language like “darlings” when referring to artists, but these two are certainly indie darlings. They have a charming sound with both strings and intricate vocals. The overall sound is timeless folk music that …
Eight new folk and singer songwriter tunes
Simon Alexander – “Home”-I’ve been known to crack a joke or two about the prevalence of the title “Home” for songs, but Alexander really brings something unique for this one. It’s not your typical handy clappy celebration of the ones we left back …
An Americana Exploration — new music in a classic genre
Patrick Jordan – “You don’t want me anymore”-If the blues are your bag, put Patrick Jordan on your short list. This is one of those slowed down two step songs that will make you want to dance with the one who’s not there …
FANTASTIC Folk February – A 10-song digital music festival
Mike Stocksdale – “Wishes and Wants”-If you are looking for solid fingerpicking and thoughtful lyricism, you’ll enjoy this track. Stocksdale has a grasp of the contemporary culture in a way that we want our troubadours to have. He’s got a sense of wisdom …
Americana and folk music done right
A Choir of Ghosts – “Sinner in rapture”-This track feels as much metal as it is folk. Now don’t be scared by that description; instrumentally it is pure folk music. But what I mean is that there’s a drama to the piece that …
Listen here for the next big thing in folk music
Athanese – “Wolves”-On first listen I thought the production was a bit heavy handed on this track from Athanese. Chill out, I thought. But I listened again and “got it.” The big production is because the song has a lot of energy. It …
A tidy little folk playlist to get your toes tapping this February
Alicia Blue – “Queen of Echo Park” ft Lauren Ruth Ward-If you’re a fan of flower-child era folk music, you’ll fall head over heels in love with Alicia Blue. She’s got this delicate acoustic style that won me over right away. But then …
Play the whole list, fam! A new music feature with something for everyone
Alt Bloom – “West Coast”-You don’t have to be from the West Coast to vibe out to this chill track. It feels all kinds of positive. The sunshine almost comes through the headphones on this exquisite jam from Alt Bloom. I appreciate that …
Five singer songwriters to listen to by the fireplace this winter
Ron Pope – “My Wildest Dreams”-“You’re not quite what I pictured you would be. You’re better than my wildest dreams.” Aw, what a line! Ron Pope has a gift for songwriting that we’re happy we’ve recently discovered. But the acoustic sentimentality at the …
