J.R. Rund – “Chameleon”-This song will steal your heart if you just stop what you’re doing and listen. Rund sings with that poet’s sincerity that’s sure to capture your mind. The duo vocal makes for a sweet texture that makes the lyrics a …
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Three singer songwriters to start off your week with something special
Lauren Corrigan – “Me first”-There’s a calming sentiment to this song that won me over right away. The way the vocal nestles into the mix is delightfully satisfying. Corrigan has a subtle yet evocative style about the way that she writes. The layered …
Three harmony-rooted acoustic folk songs for our loyal readership
The Narrative – “Politics of Youth”-It’s not hard to hear what I like about this song; it begins with beautiful harmonies and acoustic richness. That sound is sustained throughout the track. The lyrics are about hiding away the truth as part of youthful …
Three acoustic folk artists that you’ll want to put on steady rotation
Charlie Bishop – “If time was a river”-The calm acoustic energy of this track is absolutely cathartic. The lyrics contain an aspect of nostalgia to them, urging the listener to reflect on the passage of time. There’s a calming style to the acoustic …
Three indie folk tunes to put on your fall 2022 playlist
Luke Beling – “My African Dream”-Fans of narrative folk music are going to find a lot to like about this new song from Luke Beling. It’s an international saga with some timeless advice about living a full life. It’s ultimately a connection between …
Three indie folk tunes to set the midweek mood
Haleigh Bowers – “Living proof”-There’s a spirited expression in every line of this song. I really like Bowers’ vocal and the intricate detail on the melody. But these factors come together to create a “mood” unlike anything I’ve heard in indie folk this …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to hear and share with friends
Gabby Donnelly – “Carolina”-The composition of this track works really well for me; it’s got an acoustic basis, a quality lead vocal, and some really nice backing elements that give it a sense of depth. I’m a huge fan of the standup bass …
Three Americana tracks with inspiring depth and texture
Zach Angeloni – “Detroit shoreway living”-The jazzy upright bass makes this song for me. The vocal is good and the acoustic guitar has a lot of character, but that bass really does it. The overall vibe of this track is genre-blending in the …
Three wonderful acoustic folk tracks that are sure to impress
Wilfred – “Blue jean overalls”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, you’ve come to the right place. Wilfred definitely has a thoughtful, captivating acoustic style here. The narrative is about a woman with blue jean overalls, a surface level observation of a …
Three tracks that perfectly fit the indie pop folk rock genre description
Frank Follows – “Like you”-There’s a great dynamic sense to this track from Frank Follows, with a contemplative and easy going opening that leads to more of a driving rock style on the chorus. The overall energy of the track feels positive and …
