MAAR – “Seismic”-There’s an antiquated style to this song, but I mean that in the best way possible. Maybe another word for it is “timeless,” but the notion of an antique sound just tickles my fancy today. The vocals are unhurried, careful, and …
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Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre
The Burney Sisters – “South of Tennessee”-I’m not sure if I’ve covered these sisters before or if I’ve just listened to this track so many times that it feels like it’s been around for years. I love this sound from the Burney Sisters. …
EP Review: Eli Lev – Past Lives EP
Eli Lev is a storyteller. These stories will pull you forward and backward in time, upward and downward in emotion, with a beautiful sense of humanity throughout. Everything from the sound samples in the opening track to the final chords of the last …
Three new bands at the intersection of folk and classic rock for fans of Dawes
House Above The Sun – “King of the Valley (Restless Idealist)”-In typical folk rock fashion, this track is ultimately the story of a broken relationship and the unfortunate turn to alcohol for soothing. “It’s just another cold and lonely morning…” is the repeated …
Three brand new folk tracks, including an instant-add to the song of the year candidate list
Katherine Winston – “Loving You”-When I got to the end of the first line of this song, I got chills. That’s not something that can be easily manufactured or packaged in a track; it just is either there or it’s not. Winston’s vocal …
Three folk singer songwriters to help you get through this long summer
Elijah Vale – “Take Things Slow”-There’s a sincerity to this track that made it immediately pop out for me. It feels like listening to an old friend tell good stories. The acoustic guitar creates a comfortable base for the song to rest. The …
Three folk singer songwriters to help bring chill vibes to your summer
Cole Swensen – “Viva La Vida” (Coldplay cover)-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I’ve been supporting Cole Swensen’s music for a few years. He’s one of the most talented singer songwriters I’ve heard in years and …
Three outstanding folk singer songwriters who will bring a stillness and peace to you
Rowan Murphy – “Fault on the Line”-I’d have to go back and check, but I think I’ve already used all of the superlatives for a voice. I’ve said Every. Nice. Word. I know about Rowan Murphy’s vocal. Here we are again… me gushing …
Three new pop-flavored folk tracks that bring together different textures within the genre
Love, Alexa – “The Painter’s Wife”-If you’re a fan of genuine singer songwriters, there’s a lot to like about this sound from Love, Alexa. There’s a lot of emotion in the lyrical delivery here. The production is outstanding, blending aspects of folk and …
EP Review: The Sons of Guns – You Shine the Sun
If you’re a fan of the type of folk music we typically feature on this site, you’ll definitely want to check out this new EP from The Sons of Guns. There’s a real sense of momentum to these songs, moving along with an …
