J Lind – “So it goes”-I rarely even read the “copy” on new music, let alone quote it, but this one is incredible. It says this song was inspired by “the allegorical lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the style of Randy Newman, and the …
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Three folk singer songwriters to get your week going
Tom Butler – “The Storm”-This is a beautiful, tragic, glorious song. They say the blues are the purest form of heartache, but I’m pretty sure this is acoustic folk that bleeds all over the world. The line, “we mourned the memories we could’ve …
Three new folk tracks for excitement and renewal
Sophie Morgan – “Unwinnable war”-The relaxing acoustic guitar on this piece will pull you in, but Morgan’s graceful tone and articulation are really what make it stand out. The lyrical content about being stuck in a war with no end… well, that’s about …
Three folk singer songwriters you want to know
Darryl Rahn – “Masterpiece”-From the first time I heard “Masterpiece” I was hooked. Rahn recorded it for an NPR Tiny Desk audition earlier this year and it’s SO GOOD. I was happy to get a chance to chat with him in an interview …
Three emerging folk artists you’ll be delighted to discover
Alayne May – “Watercolor Pines”-Every once in a while when I click play on a track, I just stop everything… it leaves me speechless. I don’t type a response. I just sit with mouth agape, stunned at the vocal and the style. Alayne …
Three captivating new singer songwriters
Karl Bray – “San Francisco”-There’s a vintage folk energy to this song that you’ll really appreciate. It’s got a 60s charm that brings that Laurel Canyon sound to the forefront. Bray’s vocal is smooth like he just stepped out of a recording with …
Three engaging new singer songwriters for your midweek
Emily Brimlow – “Misfits”-There’s a fun funky beat to this track. It’s got an island vibe, I guess you’d call it. Fans of Jack Johnson and similar artists will enjoy this track from Emily Brimlow. The production is outstanding, making for an easy …
Three new folk tunes that are full of life and spark
Jacy James Anderson – “Just ain’t home”-Well there are a lot of songs called “Home” in the folk tradition, so it’s really interesting to have a kind of “anti-home” track here. Anderson brings a nice classic folk energy with a quality lead vocal. …
Three indie folk tunes to help with those chill vibes
Alice Ray – “Lost in the dark”-This vocal… oh. my. word. Add in a dash of vintage organ and a nice timeless swing beat… this is a beautiful track. What I love about it – I mean other than the vocal and the …
Three brand new indie folk tunes for your consideration
Will Killen – “Bags at your feet”-This track begins with a solid acoustic guitar style, but I’ll tell you there’s a lot more to this song than “just another” acoustic piece. The atmospheric energy on the chorus is really fascinating. The emotional lyrics, …
