Chris Tabet – “Home”-For a while there, it seemed like we were covering a song titled “Home” about once every six months. It has cooled down a bit, maybe because so many people are stuck at home. Now they’re singing about places they …
Tag Archives: folk singer songwriter
Three Americana tracks to make you think about the past and the future
GoldenOak – “Islands”-If you’re looking for a crispy modern folk style, go no further than GoldenOak’s great new style. The electric guitar really shines through on this one and the vocals are really well done. It’s got a moving rhythm to it that’s …
Three acoustic folk tunes to remind you why you started following our site
Ben Matchett – “Damn this feeling”-The easy going guitar work on this track is just the access point, but the more you listen the more you will be impressed by the pickin. Matchett’s vocal is also really good quality. The combination is a …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to mellow out your midweek
Oblivion Orchestra – “Yours/Mine”-This is a heartfelt track with some interesting elements to it. There’s an experimental energy in the background to go with an acoustic quality that drives the folk spirit of the track. The lonesomeness in the voice really connects with …
Three indie folk tracks to reflect the need for love and human connection
Matt Sayers – “Jericho”-There’s a contemplative nature to this track from Matt Sayers. Poetic lyricism and an unsettling yet hypnotic acoustic guitar part. The combination of the haunting lyrics and that guitar make the listener wonder about the metaphor. The production allows the …
Three acoustic tunes that’ll put a smile on your face this spring
Shadwick Wilde – “When all of this is over”-There’s a mesmerizing acoustic style to this track. The guitar sets a mood, but Wilde has a timeless vocal style that is, in a word, striking. If you haven’t heard this one, definitely sit down …
Three Americana tracks to capture your heart
Lullanas – “I have met my love today” (John Prine cover)-You had me at “John Prine.” You won my heart at those vocal harmonies. Oh my word this is a beautiful piece of music. I don’t know much about the connection between the …
Three new folk tunes with a classic style to get your new week going
Derek Ted – “Better than you think”-There are so many things about this song that I like. First, the lead vocal is really solid. Second, the chord structure feels familiar yet fresh. Third, and maybe most importantly, whatever that magic is on the …
Album Review: Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet
Missy Bauman’s 2020 solo album Sweet begins with an intriguing mixed acapella track. But honestly, my heart went aflutter when I clicked on the second track. “H.I.M.” is about having your heart securely in the hands of someone else. It’s about being a …
Three captivating Americana tunes that keep the genre alive
The Roseline – “Seven Hundred Second Chances”-The layers of this song from the organ to the guitars and, of course, the quality lead vocal all come together for a sound that is quintessential Americana. The inflection of the vocal even feels like it’s …
