Jonah Kagen – “Broken”-The production value on this track is incredibly good. The vocal is solid and the guitar does a nice job of setting the mood of the piece. The overall composition is really quite comfortable. But the lyrics will definitely shake …
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Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three indie folk songs that will bring in your late May weekend
GoldenOak – “These Old Shoes”-There’s a richness to this track that we don’t hear very often in folk music. The acoustic guitar is great in the opening, but the vocal harmonies take it in a new direction. The expressive lyrical style puts this …
Three Americana tracks to end your week peacefully
Jackson Emmer – “90s Tacoma”-Written with the relaxing energy of classic country music, Emmer brings a charming story of… a truck. The overall song has a lot of smirk-worthy clever lyrics. The country swing is really good and one could imagine changing out …
Three new folk songs to brighten your midweek
Edwin – “Heart watered down”-If you’re looking for an iconic folk style, give Edwin a chance. Everything about this recording from the acoustic guitar to the lyrical depth feels like it came from the golden age of folk music. There’s a Gordon Lightfoot …
Three more singer songwriters to inspire your weekend
J.M. Clifford – “On a Saturday night”-If you’re looking for a chill singer songwriter style, give Clifford’s latest track a spin. Something about the light and energy of the guitar work reminds me a bit of the Milk Carton Kids. The expressive lyrical …
Album Review: Sunny War – Shell of a Girl
I need to start off with a public apology: I wanted to review this album over a year ago. I should have cleared the deck to work on this one. It’s such an incredible album and deserves your immediate attention. If you’re looking …
Three of my favorite new folk songs, including a song of the year candidate
Hollow Coves – “Hello”-This is not to be confused with Hello, Coves Hollow. It’s Hellow Caves, Helio. Howdy Cloves, Hell no. Wait… *ahem* No but seriously I love this song. There’s a calm, peaceful nature to the acoustic work. The lyrics are endearing …
Three poppy singer songwriters to provoke your emotions
Jack Kessell – “Let me forget you”-If you’re looking for an easy going folk tune that will have you reflecting on lost love, give Jack Kessell’s latest a spin. Something about his lonesome, crooning sincerity reminds me of the great Scott Avett. The …
Three folk singer songwriters to start your week off right
BJ Fisher – “Scovia”-Oh my word, this is a folk singer’s folk song. Fisher writes with the expertise of someone who’s been in this folk world for a really long time. I appreciate the Cat Stevens sensibility to this track. The phrasing rolls …
