Niamh Evans – “Fingers Crossed”-“In my head there is a version of you that is so in love.” Wow. The lyrics of this song are heartbreaking and they cover the theme of heartbreak. It’s looking back on a relationship at some of the …
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Three unique folk singer songwriters that are perfect for your autumn playlist
Tom Webber – “I Am What I Am”-When I first clicked play on this song, my approval finger was hovering over the button almost immediately due to the great guitar playing… then the vocal entered and I smashed that “APPROVE” button. Webber writes …
Three Americana tracks that’ll rip your heart out, drown it in whiskey, and put it back
The Roseline – “Aloneness”-I clicked play on this song and lost track of time. No, I don’t mean like it went fast. I mean like I can’t even tell what year it is anymore. This song is like a time machine. As a …
Three superbly talented new folk artists you’ll want to have in your playlists
Luke Gard – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I clicked play on this song from Luke Gard, I felt a connection with the acoustic guitar. It feels like the kind of narrative folk you’d hear sitting around a campfire. I appreciate how Gard is …
Three new folk rock tunes bringing a forward momentum to a timeless genre
Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
Three indie folk tracks that made me say “wow” upon first listen
Laura Lucas – “Valentine’s”-This song is about intimacy in both lyrics and composition. The delicate folk duo harmonies on this song stole my heart right away. I love the chords. I love the harmonies. I love the mood. In fact, I’m putting this …
Three new and intriguing Americana artists for your consideration
Dipsea Flower – “Hummingbird”-The easy going feeling of this song resonated with me right away. There’s an wonderful character to the lead vocal on this track. The “let you be free” lyric does a really nice job of resonating with a sense of …
Three indie folk tracks that bring peace this autumn season
Ocie Elliott – “Come On By”-I lost track of how many times I’ve written about Ocie Elliott at this point. It’s easy to hear what I like about their music so much. This folk duo continues to bring a tender, joyful style of …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that remind us what a genre subgenre it is
Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
Three captivating acoustic folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Kyle Szalay – “Inbetween”-This emotionally driven acoustic track is sure to capture the attention of a wide range of our followers. Szalay writes with sincerity that’s easy to hear in both the string work as well as the vocal intonation. The assuring lyric …
