Anne-Marie Sanderson’s music is dream folk, complicated, sweet, intriguing, and at times even a little sultry. Those ideas may not seem to necessarily connect, but one spin through this creative an interesting Eloquence EP and you, wise listener, will understand what I mean. …
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William Fitzsimmons – Lions – Introspective singer songwriter offers more cathartic music
William Fitzsimmons is the premier introspective singer songwriter. His nearly-whispered vocals and mesmerizing finger picking come together for a sound that is relaxing, romantic, and inspiring. It’s the backdrop for a date, relaxing study music, and an all around great listening experience. His …
Caitlin Marie Bell – Blood and the Water – Deeply moving Appalachian folk music
Caitlin Marie Bell’s vocals epitomize the folk genre. Now, by that, I don’t mean the new folksy bands that are creeping onto the top 40. Rather, I mean I can hear this girl opening for Peter, Paul, and Mary. I can hear her …
Free Music Friday! 81 Katie Herzig songs
Hey everyone, Happy Free Music Friday and Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, not only do we get to feature an artist we really like in Katie Herzig, but she’s giving away a pantload of new music. On Noisetrade, you can go and download 81 …
Guest Review – David Demaree on John Griffin McKay – Wilderness EP – Intimate songwriting highlights new singer songwriter album
Armed with a guitar and piercing lyrics, John Griffin McKay is a new musician you need to know. His voice reverberates from his hometown of Waco, Texas with pain, longing, and hope. Hailing from the same Lone Star State, David Ramirez’s fingerprints are …
George Ogilvie – Compass – Acoustic singer songwriter with fantastic original song
George Ogilvie is one of those artists I discovered through a cover on YT at some point. Once subscribed I waited for a great moment to show off his work. Here we have it in a great original song. I’ll be keeping my …
Ryan VanDordrecht – Beast of Love review – Rock singer songwriter channels classic and early 90s rock
Ryan VanDordrecht’s style is loose, but still serious. His new album Beast of Love has an attitude about it that almost defies description. “Beast of Love” seems almost contradictory, since humans generally connect love to feelings of softness, meekness, and sweetness. But VanDordrecht’s …
James Vincent McMorrow – “Cavalier” – WFUV in studio recording features high tenor singer songwriter
James Vincent McMorrow stunned us all three years ago. He’s back with a new album, which means he’s also hitting the radio circuit. This piano acoustic solo track “Cavalier” gives a great indication of the caliber artist this man really is. Allow his …
Jesse Woods – Get Your Burdens Lifted Review – Acoustic singer songwriter highlights adventurous youth
There’s a particular twang and swagger to Jesse Woods’ music. It’s not straight country or straight folk, but rather it’s a delightful blend of styles that is Jesse’s own. It’s also really comfortable and at times almost catchy. The opener “Walk Along Cattle …
John Cathal O’Brien
John Cathal O’Brien. Acid Week. John Cathal O’Brien/Bandcamp, 2012. http://www.johncathalobrien.com/ Even in New York, O’Brien brings the melodies and lyricism of his birthplace, Dublin, Ireland, to the ears of those lucky enough to stumble into his path (or those nudged in his direction, …
