Jeff LeBlanc – “When You Wake Up”-If you’re a fan of chilled out music that combines elements of folk, rock, and pop, then this song is a definitely “yes.” LeBlanc has a cool, relaxed vocal style that urges the listener to lean in …
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Three outstanding indie folk tunes, including one that’s a six-minute work of art
Bryse Taylor – “Unwound”-If you like fingerpicking, boy are you in the right place. I think I write about a fingerpicking folk tune just about every other day. This one by Bryse Taylor is excellent; the guitar is great, the vocal solid, and …
Three folk rock tracks that will have you sitting back in your chair to take it all in
Lizzy Dutton – “Won’t You Tell Me”-There’s a gentle energy to this track that I appreciate from first listen. I feel like every folk rock tune I eventually make the Laurel Canyon connection, but this song from Dutton really does have that kind …
Three excellent new indie folk tunes that will calm your spirit
Georgi Krastev – “Mountain Mare”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I love some good gentle fingerpicking acoustic guitar work. This song fits that mold beautifully. There’s also some delicate vocal harmonies that follow, making it a …
Album Review: Luke Beling – This Parlor Trick Life – Spiritually seeking folk troubadour
If the name Luke Beling seems familiar, it’s because I have covered his work in the past. This latest album brings together several developed themes for a spiritual-seeking album that stays true to the roots of a folk troubadour. This is the kind …
Three wonderful new folk songs that bring a balanced and calm energy
SYML – “Heavy Hearts”-I’ve been writing about SYML for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. They are really talented. Everything from composition to execution has this wonderful energy to it. The power in the vocal …
Featured Single: The Hudson Branch – “Misplaced Mirror”
The Hudson Branch – “Misplaced Mirror”-If you’re looking for a chill composition style with elements of folk and rock, this track by The Hudson Branch is definitely worth checking out. From first listen I was struck by how much it reminds me of …
Three Americana tracks that will make you crinkle your nose with delight
River and Rail – “Down”-There’s a lightness in the vocal here that definitely caught my attention from first play. I appreciate how the delicate work from the electric guitar helps to create some perspective as well. The full connection between elements on this …
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters that will help get you through the weekend
Daybreaker – “Salt”-There’s a chill energy to this track that feels like it has the potential to soothe the listener right away. The understated vocal does a nice job of moving the song along. The mysterious energy of the backing instrumentation creates a …
Three contemplative folk singer songwriters that you’ll want for your own private collection
Bryony Lloyd – “Moon in Libra”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I knew I was going to be a fan. It’s impossible not to compare Bryony Lloyd with Dodie Clark. The delicate folk guitar and subtle clarinet in the …
