Francisco Sola and Genesis Ritchot – “Flower heart”-Look, I would never approve a song just because it has a great whistle solo, but I’ll tell you what… that can sure persuade me to say yes! This is a wonderful acoustic tune about all …
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Three folk rock tunes for fans of classic artists like Tom Petty and Wilco
School House – “Lost in you”-This is a love song with the perfect blend of relatable lyrics and a cool guitar for effect. If you’ve ever had a relationship where you can really get lost in the other person (you’re lucky!), then you’ll …
Three acoustic folk artists that bring a delightful sense of calm
Laura Lucas – “Wake up, breathe in”-The calm acoustic style of this track won my heart over right away. The intimate recording style captures the inflections in Lucas’s voice perfectly. The message isn’t bad either; wake up, breathe in. It’s about control, concentration, …
Three indie folk songs that will put a smile on your face
Max Bien Kahn – “List”-This song does a nice job of bringing together seemingly disparate styles in a way that feels organic and original. You’ll hear aspects of folk, rock, and even some bubblegum pop in this one. The lead vocal has a …
Three exceptional Americana tracks you need to hear today
Hannah Wyatt – “Santo Rio, goodbye”-I hate to overuse the word “breathtaking” when it comes to music, but I kid you not Wyatt has an effect here that is nothing short of breathtaking. The phrasing is amazing. The timing of the track pulls …
Three expressive indie folk tunes to make you lean in and listen close
harry hook is real – “effigies”-No, my shift key is not broken. I’ve copied the stylizing that “harry hook is real” has in his name. This song is more sophisticated than what we typically feature. It reminds a bit of Water Liars, another …
Three talented singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your favorite playlist
Deathcruiser – “Superman”-I’m such a sucker for a good acoustic guitar with a solo vocalist. I think 90% of the music I listen to has this general acoustic folk style. Deathcruiser adds in some extra instrumentation, but the soul of the track really …
Three genre-defying tracks that will appeal to Americana, folk, and alt country fans
Will Breman – “Craters and canyons”-There’s an inherent charm to this track that put my smile on my face from first listen. The string work connects with some older traditions, but there’s a freshness to the production mix that makes it really pop. …
Featured Americana Single: Jessie Payo’s “Bodega”
Jessie Payo – “Bodega”-While it’s not specifically a religious song, Payo approaches this song about a small bodega as a religious experience. The parallel of a bodega with a church, as a place of acceptance and spiritual significance, is really well explored with …
Three outstanding acoustic folk singer songwriters for your midweek
Cole Swensen – “Scars on your shoulder”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage much for the past year, you’ve seen Cole Swensen’s name and heard his incredible songwriting. In a world of copycats and similar artists, Swenson paves his own way with a …
