Oliver Hazard – “Wild Eyed Blue”-The opening line of this song is, “I killed the king.” Wow. I appreciate everything about this song from the rowdy energy to the exceptional harmonies. If you miss the Mumford and Sons foot-stomping folk of the early …
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Three exciting new songs we found on the submission platform Groover last week
So let’s talk about this for a moment: We were approached by Groover to consider using their platform. Initially we were hesitant as we are definitely big supporters of SubmitHub! However, since the two platforms allow outlets to use either one (thanks!), we …
Three outstanding new Alt Country tunes you’ll want for this weekend
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 …
Three captivating folk tunes we discovered to make your summer sweeter
Shallow Alcove – “Waiting for the Tulips”-Everything about this track wins my heart; the endearing vocal, the subtle instrumentation, and the gentleness of the vocal harmonies are all just wonderfully well done. If you’ve been around my writing for a while, you know …
Album Review: The Honey Badgers – The Earth Turns and So Do We
From the very first guitar notes of this album by The Honey Badgers, I knew I was going to like it. Call it artful folk or contemplative folk or orchestral folk… by whatever genre name, it is beautiful. The harmonies on the opening …
Album Review: Josephine Neumann – My Greatest Fears
The opening track “How” on Josephine Neumann‘s album has an acapella vocal that is sure to capture the attention of any listeners. The second song “Soon Enough” unfolds in a beautiful acoustic guitar with a quality vocal. It’s easy to hear why this …
Featured Alt Pop Single: Eden Rain’s “Palo Alto”
Eden Rain – “Palo Alto”-This is a song about the lingering influence of a relationship. It’s about ruining someone’s peace intentionally because they did the same to you. It’s a piano pop song that absolutely will steal your heart and your attention. The …
Three engaging new singer songwriters you’ll want for your summer playlist
Wax Owls – “Freckle”-If you’ve been around my folk music coverage for any length of time, this sound is probably familiar to you. It’s a folksy energy with a good guitar and an outstanding vocal; that’s something I’m always happy to support. This …
Featured Single: Juliana Madrid’s new track “Heathen” is an immediate standout track
Juliana Madrid – “Heathen”-I’m surely not the first person to compare Juliana Madrid’s style to Maggie Rogers; I mean it’s right there from the inflection and even the melody choices. There’s a clear influence from the Lilith Fair Tour artists and this emotive, …
Three new takes on pop rock that will put a smile on your face and tap in your toe
Vilhelm Buchaus – “Dying Light”-Something about the energy of this track reminds me of timeless pop rock from the 80s and early 90s. It just feels familiar in a good way. The enthusiasm of the vocal soars over the production mix. Ultimately it’s …
