Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
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Three captivating acoustic folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Kyle Szalay – “Inbetween”-This emotionally driven acoustic track is sure to capture the attention of a wide range of our followers. Szalay writes with sincerity that’s easy to hear in both the string work as well as the vocal intonation. The assuring lyric …
Three alt country tunes with shades of the past and present blended together
Aaron Rizzo – “Back in Five”-The mix of the electric guitars with more traditional instrumentation really defines this song. The vocal has a good solid base to it. The song has an intriguing stylistic blend that makes it feel both old fashioned as …
Three brand new tracks with dreamy, ethereal, almost mysterious energy (perfect for spooky season)
Kris Allen – “Thunderclouds (LSD Cover)” featuring Haley Reinhart-If you’re a fan of gorgeous, atmospheric music then you’ll find a lot to like about this brilliant duo from Kris Allen and Haley Reinhart. If those names seem familiar, it’s because they were both …
Three beautiful new folk tracks that are sure to bring some comfort
Good Morning Bedlam – “Letter to a Savior”-I’ve always liked the word “muse.” When someone inspires art in your life, it’s really a special feeling. Not everyone has the privilege of having someone who is their muse, but this song is about having …
Album Review: Loryn Taggart – The Lost Art of Pulling Through – gifted songwriter with a beautiful voice
There are a lot of ways to describe “singer songwriter” music. It’s not even a genre, really. But when you find a singer songwriter who can move you to emotions, the genre doesn’t really matter. I’m going to say something about Loryn Taggart’s …
Three indie folk songs that carry big emotions in a beautiful sonic package
Julia Hutchinson – “We Were Pretty”-This is a beautiful piece of songwriting about a past relationship. The lyrics are about when you look back on a relationship and think about all of the wonderful parts with rose colored glasses. The images are fantastic …
Three wonderful new indie folk tracks for your fall playlist
Belle Mt. – “Feathers”-When it comes to love songs, you can’t do much better than the tenderness of Belle Mt.’s latest “Feathers.” The expressive acoustic guitar leads to a beautifully reflective vocal that conveys a lot of passion. Even once the track moves …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters that you’ll want to follow right away
Laureate – “adagio for a fleeting moment”-I wouldn’t say I “like” this song so much as I feel it in my bones. Everything from the delicate acoustic to the heartfelt lyrics all resonate with me. It’s a well-written song with a careful production …
Three Americana tunes that pull from the past to inform the present
John Davey – “Summer Nightwind”-When I first heard this track from John Davey, I couldn’t help but think of Andrew Combs. That’s high praise in these Americana circles. Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing is at a high level on …
