Andhi and the O’Neills – “Sublet My Heart”-Something about the composition of this song reminds me of early rock n’ roll, but it’s definitely right in the pocket of folk music. The lyrical concept reminds me of those early 50s songs in the …
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Three brand new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your rotation
Charlotte Morris – “created me”-I might be convinced to move this track from folk to “adult contemporary” as it does have some genre bending elements to it. More than anything, it feels like mature singer songwriter content with a depth of lyrical energy …
A pair of Americana singer songwriters that will absolutely demand your attention
David B. Archibald – “Stay Here Together – Live”-I know… I know… as soon as he starts singing you’re going to say, “wow, he sounds a lot like Chris Stapleton.” You’re not wrong. But I hope that this song gets to you in …
Three new alt country tracks that will remind you why the genre is so treasured
Eric Gabriel – “Toledo”-The best word I can use to describe this wonderful song is “unhurried.” It’s not just slow… it’s painstakingly slow… and that absolutely works for the mood of this track. It’s a bit of a love song, a bit of …
Three dynamic singer songwriters that will bring out a genuine emotional reaction
Lisa Crawley – “What You Can Do”-There’s a dynamic piano part to this song that’s sure to connect right away, but it’s Crawley’s relatable voice that really makes this song resonate. There’s a timelessness to the production mix that makes me think of …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and pop that will bring you peace
Cole Swensen – “Just You and Me”-I’ve been writing about Cole Swensen a good bit in the past year, including an artist interview. If you click play on this song, you’ll hear more of what I like so much about this talented artist. …
Three new Americana tracks that blend the past and the present with delightful precision
The Burney Sisters – “Seeds I’ve Sown”-If vocal harmonies are your “thing” then you’ve come to the right place. This song has some of the most wonderful songwriting we’ve heard in a while. The expressive vocals invite the listeners right into what feels …
Three acoustic folk songs that remind me why I love writing about music
Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-If you’ve been around this site for a while, you’ll remember me writing about Joshua Hyslop several times. I’m happy to report that Jason Piquette is featuring a similar style of soft-spoken folk music with deeply moving lyrics. …
Four new tracks in the folk scene that we found on the submission platform Groover
The Pairs – “Good Bad Day”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music and incredible harmonies, you’ve definitely come to the right place. I’m a big fan of this style of music and found myself immediately connecting with the lyrical style here. The …
Three new folk songs, including an instant add to the “song of the year” candidate list
Dan Pallotta – “School Bus”-This is the first song in a long, long time that made me openly cry. I mean… I’m talking full on crocodile tears and a feeling of being completely brokenhearted… and then heart restoration. I’ve told a few friends …
