Theo Kandel – “The Station”-If you’re a fan of rolling rock energy, definitely click play on this one. I’ve been featuring Kandel’s music for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. The lyrical agility here reminds …
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Three energetic folk singer songwriters for fans of Hozier and Noah Kahan
Eric Kane – “right by my side”-There’s a magnetic energy to this track that spoke to me right at first listen. Something about the vocal quality feels like you’ve been listening to Kane for years, even if this is your first time clicking …
Three new tracks that preserve the best of roots country music (FFO bluegrass, roots, mountain music)
The Rounder Circle – “These Days”-If you’re a fan of throwback country music stylings (and traditional bluegrass) definitely click play on this delightful track from The Rounder Circle. Something about the chording here feels almost ancient in its lasting significance. The vocal style …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and rock (that have us swooning)
Jon Rowe – “All That You Are”-When you’ve been a folk and indie rock blogger for over a decade, it might seem like you’ll never hear anything new again. But behold, there’s something cathartic and moving about the acoustic guitar and vocal blending …
Three new folk rock tracks for the diverse fandoms of Steve Earle, CSNY, and Dr Dog
Brandon Lane Moore – “Drivin’ in the Rain”-When I listen to folk rock, I want to feel like I’m in a state of timelessness. I want to feel like I could be sitting in a mid-80s Chevy pickup truck riding anywhere from a …
Three energetic new folk rock tracks that bring harmony and storytelling to new heights
Mary Lou Lackey – “Snake in my Garden”-From the first time I clicked this song, I felt the immediate spiritual energy. The “snake in the garden” reference to the book of Genesis definitely carries resonance with classic folk music. There’s a bluesy rock …
Three new tracks that live at the intersection of folk, rock, and satisfying meditative lyrics
Henry Grace – “Things”-There’s something about the chill guitar work in the opening of this song that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It just feels so genuine; then, when I heard Grace’s vocal I was instantly hooked. …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that will make you think about the old days
Livingmore – “Hurting”-One of the hallmarks of good folk rock music is that it moves along nicely. It’s almost always good driving music and this track “Hurting” fits that description well. The electric guitar has a nice loose energy that invites the listener …
Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands
If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those boxes. The opening track of the album “Back …
Three chilled out tracks that prove that not all rock music sounds the same
John Calvin Abney – “Transparent Towns”-Okay we’ve reached the critical point where I’ve featured Abney’s music enough times that I’m pretty much at an “automatic yes” point with his writing. It’s easy to hear why I keep approving these tracks, though. They’re all …
