Meir Levine – “Something I Can Believe In”-Through the year, I usually find a half dozen songs like this that remind me that “they” do make music like they used to. It’s such a satisfying sound. This feels like a track that could …
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Album Review: The Southern Residents – Folk Signals
If you’re a fan of traditional folk music, this is an important album from The Southern Residents. Right from the opening of the album, there are haunting and timeless string elements working together to create a wonderful sound. The instrumentation on the first …
Three Americana tracks that will make you crinkle your nose with delight
River and Rail – “Down”-There’s a lightness in the vocal here that definitely caught my attention from first play. I appreciate how the delicate work from the electric guitar helps to create some perspective as well. The full connection between elements on this …
Three intriguing new Americana tracks that will get your toes tapping and open your heart
Zach Short – “Building a Home”-If you’re looking for an up tempo style of Americana, definitely check out this acoustic track from Zach Short. It’s about cooperation, working together, and the joys of doing life together. It’s romantic, sure, but it’s also about …
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters that will help get you through the weekend
Daybreaker – “Salt”-There’s a chill energy to this track that feels like it has the potential to soothe the listener right away. The understated vocal does a nice job of moving the song along. The mysterious energy of the backing instrumentation creates a …
Three contemplative folk singer songwriters that you’ll want for your own private collection
Bryony Lloyd – “Moon in Libra”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I knew I was going to be a fan. It’s impossible not to compare Bryony Lloyd with Dodie Clark. The delicate folk guitar and subtle clarinet in the …
Three engaging new singer songwriters at the connection point of rock, Americana, and alt country music
Adrien Latgé – “Fresh Air”-When I first found this song, I experienced a number of successive moments of joy. I like the beat and the overall vibe, but then the voice hit me as well. There were a few of these chord changes …
Album Review: Matthew Moore – Even the Dying
If you’re looking for a folksy country singer songwriter, consider checking out this album from Matthew Moore. It has elements from classic folk blended with some other related genres like rock, alt country, and easy going adult contemporary. The opening track “Even the …
Three emotionally captivating singer songwriters at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Kora Feder – “Paragraphs”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I was captivated. Kora Feder has one of those voices where you feel like you grew up with her… or you were good friends at some point… or like… you …
Three new indie rock tracks that you have to put on your weekend playlist!
Powell House – “Don’t Go”-When I tell people that I like indie rock music, this is the sound I want them to think about. Honestly, everything about this track works for me. The guitars are great, setting down a solid base for the …
