Freight Train Foxes – “Avalance”-This is a relaxed folk song about a disaster. It’s a nice little metaphor in the lyrics. I appreciate the way the lead vocal nestles right into the middle of the mix, allowing the strings to fill out the …
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Here are some new singer songwriters you need in your life
The Burney Sisters – “Unbearable”-I try not to use loaded language like “darlings” when referring to artists, but these two are certainly indie darlings. They have a charming sound with both strings and intricate vocals. The overall sound is timeless folk music that …
A Playlist To Ease Your Weary Minds On Your Weekend Inside
I know things are tense all around the world right now, but one thing that has stood the test of time, uplifting and edifying us through many trials and many dark times is music. Music heals the mind and soul and what we …
New music mix with a “2020 song of the year” nominee – which one do you think it should be?
If you’ve been around the site for a while, you know that we used to have a feature on Fridays with a voting process. We stopped doing that because the “prize” of a full album review was getting difficult (one because they take …
An Americana Exploration — new music in a classic genre
Patrick Jordan – “You don’t want me anymore”-If the blues are your bag, put Patrick Jordan on your short list. This is one of those slowed down two step songs that will make you want to dance with the one who’s not there …
Five emerging songwriters to share with friends
Tayrn – “Daydream”-If you are living in a hectic time of life, give this track a play. Oh my word this is more effective than medication for calming me in my soul. Tayrn has an almost-whispered vocal style that will absolutely send chills …
Singer songwriter playlist to start the week off right
Harrison Storm – “Be slow”-We’ve covered Storm’s introspective writing style in the past. The composition is full, allowing the listener to ease into the composition like a part of the performance. The message of encouragement in love is really wonderful and a rare …
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 …
A Playlist To Get You In That Sweet Weekend Mood
Welcome to the weekend! Some of you are planning on keeping busy (you know who you are… “those” people), others planning to binge something like Cheer on Netflix (I LOVE YOU, JERRY), or maybe doing absolutely nothing (you’re the real hero here). Whatever …
New singer songwriter tracks to help you chill
The Satellite Station – “Brand new”-The production style of this track soothes my heart, I swear. I’m not sure what it is about the Satellite Station that works so well, but everything just clicks. The guitar and the vocal dance together perfectly. It’s …
