Ben Fisher is a troubadour. Not just a singer of songs, Fisher tells stories with his music, keeping alive a great American tradition more in line with Bob Dylan than much of the recent “folk revival.” Fisher keeps the music classic and his …
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Holly Arrowsmith – The River – Deep, reflective campfire folk music
There are a lot of acoustic singer songwriters making music today, so to find Holly Arrowsmith‘s sweet and genuine EP The River was exciting. Her voice reminds me of a cool summer breeze and the hug of a long lost friend. Arrowsmith’s writing …
Featured Artist–Ashley Raines and the New West Review
Ashley Raines–I’ve spent the last week being charmed by this rugged gentleman’s voice. I wish I was a musician instead of a writer so that I could sing all about what makes his work magical, but I am no musician so I will …
Automatic Shoes – The Road – Alt rock singer songwriter brings new adventurous album
Automatic Shoes is the stage name for Matthew Joseph Hughes, an extremely-talented one man acoustic musician. His debut The Road is an excellent work of songwriting and performance. What might be most impressive about the work is the layers of self harmonies that …
Free Music Friday! Joe Purdy
Free Music Friday is my favorite day of the week. This week, we have accomplished and brilliant singer songwriter, Joe Purdy. This American is a full album for you to download, so you really have no reason to not enjoy this musician who is …
Juliana’s Daughter – Lions+Tigers+Bears – Beautiful, sweet singer-songwriter album seeks to understand love, life, and innocence
I ate a cupcake last week that was not for the faint of heart. It was easily the most wonderful cupcake I’d ever had. Light, fluffy, vanilla-strawberry cake with a huge swirl of champagne, butter-cream frosting on top, a sprinkling of glittery vanilla …
Mark Andrew Pudas – Progressive rock singer songwriter
I tend not to feature artists without a specific latest release, but Mark Andrew Pudas intrigued me from the time I first heard him. It’s almost cliché in the “business” to say that some people have “it” and some others don’t. Pudas has …
Anne-Marie Sanderson – Eloquence EP – Female singer songwriter with emotional new EP
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. …
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 …
