Cactus Tree – “Poets and Philosophers”-The acoustic guitar work on this track sets a peaceful mood. The lead vocal has a beautiful resonance that cuts through the mix well. The whole composition feels like exactly the type of folksy singer songwriter music that …
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Three engaging new Americana tracks that blend together unique art forms
Graham St. Clair and the West Texas Wind – “Roaming Home”-Everything about this song feels like the genuine article. The fiddle, the guitar, and the lead vocal all feel like they were forged in lived experience. The poetic songwriting highlights the life of …
Three intriguing folk tracks that show off the beautiful versatility of this timeless genre
Asha Wells – “Blue Angels”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I’ve been entranced by Asha Wells’ voice. There’s something that feels timeless and classic about the sound. Wells reminds me a bit of the classic sound of 70s pop …
Three wonderfully talented acoustic folk artists that remind you why you followed this site
Craig Osment – “Breakfast Epiphanies”-This song made me crack a smile from the first time I saw the witty title. Then I clicked play and heard a wonderful acoustic guitar, which hooked me to listen a bit more. The song has everything you …
Three dynamic and outstanding new Americana tunes that will all find a way to your playlist (and your heart)
Eli Fox – “Mark Twain”-I’ve been a fan of Mark Twain’s clever wit as long as I can remember. I dare say that Samuel Clemens himself would enjoy this track. It’s got a banjo, a lyric about a river, and a reference to …
Three absolutely brand new folk releases that will encourage your heart for the future of the genre
J.B. Boone – “Queen of Saratoga”-I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… phrasing is an under-rated element of what makes a great song. J.B. Boone starts us off from the very beginning of this track with a beautiful sense of phrasing, …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to kick off 2024
Wise John – “The end is gonna come”-This isn’t our first time covering Wise John, but it’s the first track we’ve covered with such a heavy philosophical message. “It’s gonna be a long night of running from what we could have been.” The …
2023 Album of the Year
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Cat Clyde – Down Rounder-If you’re a fan of traditional country music, you probably already know Cat Clyde’s name. We’ve featured Clyde’s writing before, so when this full length album came out this year …
2023 Song of the Year List, 10-1
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Blackwood Station – “Let Me Down Gently”-To no one’s surprise, it’s an acoustic singer songwriter that leads off my top 10 this year. I hadn’t heard Blackwood Station before this one, but it’s easy …
2023 Song of the Year List, 20-11
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 20) J.M. Clifford – “Complicated Man”-One of the themes that has always attracted me to quality music is the connection between the sacred and the profane. Clifford’s “Complicated Man” features both much like icons like …
