Ma and Pa – “I’m not afraid”-If you’re looking for a piano-based song with a remarkable amount of intimacy and connection, check out Ma and Pa’s track “I’m not afraid.” Equal parts pop and endearing love song, the track manages to avoid the …
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Three singer songwriters to capture the spirit of the 2021 summer
Katherine Priddy – “About Rosie”-If you’ve been around my folk coverage at all in the past few months, you’ll know the name Katherine Priddy. I’ve been totally enamored by Priddy’s characteristic vocals. The lyrics on this track are also quite striking. The full …
Three acoustic folk artists to inspire listeners this midweek
Charlie Marks – “Meet me oh meet me”– I appreciate the old time energy of this track from Charlie Marks. There’s a tinny sound to the string work here that makes me think of a bygone era of American music. With a healthy …
Three folk singer songwriters for your mid-July enjoyment
Jennah Barry – “Venus in heat”-There’s an entire mood to this track that resonates with me. By that I mean that I literally get chills listening to this song. Something about it feels inherently like a 70s era pop song, yet at the …
Three new Americana tunes to sweeten the genre
Dante Matas – “Not enough”-If you’re looking for a sweet, atmospheric style of Americana, give Dante Matas’s latest work a spin. The track balances acoustic guitar, lead vocal, and an organ really well. There’s a rich full band style that feels like it …
Three captivating new singer songwriters to capture your imagination
Gracie Ella – “Lady”-Whew. I feel like there’s really nothing I can say about this vocal that you won’t hear by just… LISTENING. The soulful energy of this track is absolutely out of this world. It’s clear that Gracie Ella is familiar with …
Three singer songwriters to embrace for your mid-2021 playlist
summersets – “Pass me by”-The light, lovely energy of summersets is perfect for a summer playlist for folk lovers. The string work leaves plenty of space in the mix for sweet summery breezes. It feels like the kind of song that was written …
Three singer songwriters to bring calm for your weekend
The Moors – “Waiting in line”-If you’re a fan of acoustic guitar work, check out this track from the Moors. It has a super chill energy to it that’s sure to connect with a lot of listeners. The lead vocal has a familiar …
Three folk songs you’ll want on your summer 2021 playlist
Hollow Coves – “Blessings”-If you’ve been following my folk coverage of late, you already know the name of Hollow Coves. We covered another track of theirs earlier this year and were thrilled to get another from these talented writers. The song itself is …
Three brilliant new folk tracks that you’ll want in your life
Grace Gonzalez – “Oh music”-From the opening of the track discussing James Taylor to the chorus highlight Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the entire song is full of references to classic music. The underlying message is about the POWER of music. As someone who turned his …
