Fellow Hollow – “Blue”-This piece of music reminds me of some really wonderful folk acts like Bears Den, Darlingside, and even Fleet Foxes. The lush textures between the acoustic guitar and the vocal harmonies are absolutely stunning. This is the kind of song …
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Three exciting new folk tunes for your midweek
Cass and Crossland – “Bar song”-If you like the up tempo folk sound of the Lumineers and the Oh Hellos, you’ll love this new song from Cass and Crossland. It’s got a nice singalong energy to it. It’s the feel good song we …
Artist Interview: Mixtape for the Milky Way – Side project of accomplished singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith
The first song I ever heard from the moniker Mixtape for the Milky Way came in as a submission in a stack of many other singer songwriters. The track was “Heavy” and it immediately lived up to its name. It was light hearted …
Three folk pieces from William Fitzsimmons, Galapaghost, and Jesper Hasnaoui
William Fitzsimmons – “As long as I can breathe”-Every time we get a submission from an artist the caliber of William Fitzsimmons, I pinch myself. He’s an iconic artist and definitely doesn’t need the press from a small time blog like ours. That …
Three wonderful new folk singer songwriters
Hejduk – “Into the moon”-Truthfully, this track really reminded me of Ben Abraham. I am definitely a fan of Hejduk’s vocal style. The combination of the folk guitar work and vocal phrasing makes for a peaceful folk energy. I’ve personally become a bit …
Three breathtaking new folk songs you will want to hear
Katherine Priddy – “Still winter, still waiting”-This is a beautiful song sung by a talented singer. Priddy’s vocal is like the warm glow of a fireplace. I admire the winter theme, certainly. The lyrical style will have you thinking of poetic imagery. But …
Three singer songwriters for your fireplace playlist
Arbour Season – “December Lullaby”-I’ve covered Arbour Season several times and it’s easy to hear why; they are one of the most talented folk duos we’ve heard in recent years. The tender harmonies are supported by beautiful string work. The whole sound is …
Three captivating indie folk tunes that’ll make you take notice
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 …
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 …
