Asher Mohr – “Leaving”-The finger picking on the acoustic guitar here is really comforting, but the lyrics… whew… these lyrics are going to tug on your heart. It’s about leaving, of course, but it’s also about looking back at being with someone being …
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Three new indie folk songs that connect the past and the present
The January Lanterns – “Lantern of Love”-There’s a real charm to this song. From the first time I heard it, I felt something that was both old time and very new. The combination of accessible lyricism and colorful instrumentation makes for a really …
Three singer songwriters to play by the fireside this cold weekend
Dom Louis – “Send your loving”-Something about a clear electric guitar captures my attention right at the beginning of a song. Then the vocal enters this wonderful track and Dom Louis suddenly becomes an artist that I need in my playlists. There’s an …
Three talented new folk artists that you’ll want in your playlists this week
Ocie Elliott – “Coming home”-If you’ve been around our folk coverage in the past year or so, you know that we have featured Ocie Elliott a few times. Click on this song and it’s easy to hear what makes the sound so great. …
Three truly unique Americana track showing the breadth of the genre
Sad Daddy – “Arkansas Bound”-When I accepted this track, my first thought was “wow, this singer sounds a lot like Melissa Carper.” Then, after I read who was in the band, I realized that my ears did not betray me; it is Melissa …
Three captivating folk singers who keep our faith alive in the genre
Spencer Hoffman – “Like a bird”-Kick off your boots and take a few minutes to enjoy this new tune from Spencer Hoffman. The opening line and quality of the lead vocal is going to make you pay attention. There’s something deeply satisfying about …
Three beautiful folk singer songwriter tracks to bring calm to your midweek
Ollie Matthews – “To say goodbye”-Wow. I’ll go ahead and say it; this song blew me away from first listen. The chord changes and overall complexity are both incredibly impressive. I am inclined to compare Ollie Matthews to George Harrison’s innovative songwriting on …
Three acoustic folk tracks you’ll want in your life
Ronjo V – “Short on love”-There’s a relaxing energy to this track that feels very much like a classic folk rock tune. Ronjo V has a style that connects with the past while creating a contemporary joy as well. The lyric “turning back …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana world to kick off 2022 in style
Ansley Rushing – “Clementine”-To be fair, we received this track right before we left for our December break but it is a 2021 song. It works really well for setting the tone for a calm and peaceful mindset in 2022. There’s a nice …
Three engaging contemporary tunes that are sure to surprise listeners
David Burnett – “Picture Place”-I don’t know who David Burnett reminds me of, specifically, but I feel like I’ve known his work for years. The composition style has a beautiful combination of modern Americana (think Nickel Creek) with classic singer songwriter vibes (think …
