Hollow Coves – “Evermore”-There’s something mysterious about this song that makes me want to listen close. It reminds me of a fantasy novel for some reason. There are these hidden corridors full of mysterious creatures. Lyrically it is a love song, but the …
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Artist Interview: Radnor and Lee – Americana folk duo with familiar faces, thoughtful songs
If you’re not yet familiar with the duo of Josh Radnor (Hunters, How I Met Your Mother) and Ben Lee (four-time ARIA-winning artist), then you are in for a treat. The duo released a self-titled album a few years ago, but their latest …
A ten-song playlist of emerging singer songwriters
Albert Jones – “See you when you get there”-I really like the cool mix on this track. I guess you’d say it’s bluesy, even though the message is more optimistic than sad. I keep coming back to the term “cool” when I listen …
Emerging singer songwriters for May 2020
Thomas Lavine – “World of gray”-The sincerity of Thomas Lavine’s performance is delightfully evident from first listen. The whistling just takes this song from good to great. The easy going string work (both guitars and violins) creates a depth in this song that …
A folk singer songwriter playlist to help you relax and unwind this weekend
Oh Steady – “Wild side”-I really enjoy the plainspoken sincerity of Oh Steady. Something about this track reminded me of Ben Rector, who I love. There’s an energy to this track that feels both familiar and exceptional. The recording has a clarity that …
Five new folk songs to get your existential questions brewing
Grace Gillespie – “Goodbye”-We’ve covered Grace Gillespie in the past, but this piece here really grabbed my attention. It’s intimate and calm, like a Joni Mitchell song, all the while packing a formidable lyrical punch. It’s about fearing that your life doesn’t have …
An emerging folk and singersongwriter playlist — find your new favorite here
Jordan Pratt – “Anywhere in the world”-The easy going acoustic style of this piece is relaxing initially, however as the song develops it has a sense of urgency to it. The composition swells to a lush, rewarding sound. If you pay attention to …
FANTASTIC Folk February – A 10-song digital music festival
Mike Stocksdale – “Wishes and Wants”-If you are looking for solid fingerpicking and thoughtful lyricism, you’ll enjoy this track. Stocksdale has a grasp of the contemporary culture in a way that we want our troubadours to have. He’s got a sense of wisdom …
Americana and folk music done right
A Choir of Ghosts – “Sinner in rapture”-This track feels as much metal as it is folk. Now don’t be scared by that description; instrumentally it is pure folk music. But what I mean is that there’s a drama to the piece that …
Exploring unique textures within folk singer songwriter music in 2020
Blaine Sharp – “Road to nowhere”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I could tell there’s an expressive soul behind the music. Sharp’s lyrical style and endearing vocal work really well here. Something about it reminds me of a slowed …
