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 …
Tag Archives: folk singer songwriter
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, …
Three talented story-telling songwriters you need in your life
Lily Kershaw – “Now and then” ft. Goody Grace-When Lily Kershaw sings “remember the way that I love you” with that little crack in her voice… oh. my. word. It is so good. There’s a richness and sincerity in this performance that I …
Three folk tunes to get your weekend feeling right
Teen Ravine – “Everyone”-There’s a real groove to this song that I don’t hear much in folk music today. But it feels weird to put it in any other category. Maybe it’s folk pop? I guess it’s the woodwinds that make it feel …
Three singer songwriter songs to make life a little easier
Ben Strawn – “Slow living”-If it’s any indication how I feel about this song, the first thing I did when I listened to it all the way through was add it to three playlists. The second thing I did was share it with …
