Olivia James – “Bad Days”-If you’re a fan of emotionally driven, real music, then you’ll find a lot to like from this outstanding alt country track from Olivia James. What, exactly, makes a song alt country? This. This song. It’s got the storytelling …
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Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want for your March playlists
Noah Derksen – “You got a hold on me”-If you’re looking for a chilled out folk love song, give this track a spin. Derksen has this impeccable ability to express emotions with every line that he writes. The energy of the track is …
Three captivating emerging singer songwriters – Cathartic Fall, Noah Derksen, and Christian Björk
Cathartic Fall – “All my love”-The copy for this track uses the phrase, “perfect for walking down the aisle.” I couldn’t agree more, honestly. It’s got this gorgeous energy to it. The atmospheric elements do a good job of setting the context for …
Three intriguing new singer songwriters on the rise
Lydia Kaseta – “I’m not in love with you”-The heart of this song is remarkable. The line “you shaped me into something that you thought that I could be.” Wow. It goes on developing this theme. It’s a song about someone falling in …
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 …
Five singer songwriters to inspire your creativity this week
Jon Hill – “Someday Soon”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters (which, let’s be honest, if you’re here you probably are), then you’ll love what Hill is doing with this song. The sliding fingers and popping acoustic realness will endear you to …
Five singer songwriters to brighten your mid July
Gavyn Bailey – “No Space”-If you’re looking for more of a commercial pop sound for your singer songwriters, give Gavyn Bailey a spin. It’s definitely a sound that you could imagine hearing while you’re at work or out shopping. The quality on Bailey’s …
Singer songwriters for this April rain
Katie Bird – “Put You Away”-The songbird’s voice on Katie Bird is absolutely beautiful. I love the way the lines of this track lead so easily into one another. The acoustic guitar provides the base to a thoughtful track. The lyrics will make …
So you’re an Americana fan, are ya? Check out these tracks then
DL Rossi – “Good Woman”-When I listen to DL Rossi I can’t help but think of David Ramirez. That’s like telling someone their hitting style looks like Hank Aaron. Rossi has just the right kind of rasp to his voice that works perfect …
A folk and singer songwriter roundup – Lunchtime Playlist May 18
Caroline Lazar – “Georgia” -Listen for the crack in Lazar’s voice in the first line. Isn’t that great? Sometimes I find an artist and think that I should just write “included without comment.” Lazar’s vocal is the real deal. The rest of the …
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