Mara Connor – “Joe”-If you’ve been looking for a new indie folk songstress to fall for, Mara Connor might just be the one for you. There’s something seemingly timeless about the production here. It feels like it could have been written any time …
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Three wonderful new indie folk singer songwriters that remind you why you decided to follow this site
Jack Christopher – “Is that the time?”-Okay so I would have said yes to this song just for the acoustic guitar and sincere vocal in the opening, but once I got to the vocal harmonies on the chorus I was absolutely FLOORED. There’s …
Three new indie folk artists that are perfect for your summer acoustic playlist
Kyle Scott – “Wake”-The acoustic fingerpicking on this track is wonderful and won my attention right away. Scott’s vocal also comes across with a gentle, expressive style in the opening. The more you listen, though, the more you’ll feel the sound open up. …
Three new tracks in the bluegrass and folk world that will put a smile on your face
Sad Daddy – “Bootlegger”-There are few traditions in the United States more timeless than bluegrass, but… alcohol might just be one of them. Running booze in the mountains gave us the great tradition of stock car racing and this song feels like it’s …
Three new songs that fit right in the indie, pop, alt, and folk spaces… maybe we need to invent a new genre?
Simone Ledet – “ghost”-From the opening guitar strum of this song, I was awestruck. There’s a captivating energy here that pulls me in right from the start. The energy of the song is simultaneously rising, while feeling a bit held back. The chorus, …
Did the Folk Singers of Yesteryear Prefer Steel or Nylon Strings?
Discover why Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and folk revival icons chose steel-string guitars over nylon. Explore the construction differences and how this choice shaped the history of acoustic music.
Three outstanding new indie folk tunes that will have you wanting to cozy up with a good book and a cup of tea
Jason Piquette – “Aspen”-There’s something about Jason Piquette’s whispery vocal style that makes this song feel insanely cozy. The easy going acoustic guitar work here sets a lovely mood and the vocal keeps it nice and chill. The repeated lyric, “as long as …
Three exceptionally good tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana that you’ll be telling all your friends about soon
Marley Hale – “The Ballad of Spider John”-If you’re a fan of carefully picked acoustic guitars and delightful lead vocals, definitely give this track a spin. It’s a narrative, sure, but it’s also got this cathartic energy to it that feels like sitting …
Three excellent folk singer songwriters that will stop you in your tracks this mid-June
Joseph G. Thompson – “Belong Here”-I don’t always relate to people singing about life as a musician, on the road and all that. But I’ll tell you what, I believe Joseph G. Thompson that he’d rather live his life out on the road. …
Three exceptional folk singer songwriters that will remind you why you started following this site
Alexander Gallant – “Fishes for the Seabirds”-If you’re a fan of dynamic fingerpicking and acoustic guitar excellence, definitely click play on this track. It’s a sound that feels both subtle and richly rewarding. Gallant’s vocal is also delightful, straightforward without being overzealous. Gallant …
