Jonah Kagen – “Broken”-The production value on this track is incredibly good. The vocal is solid and the guitar does a nice job of setting the mood of the piece. The overall composition is really quite comfortable. But the lyrics will definitely shake …
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Three enigmatic pop acts for your summertime playlist
GoldFord – “Dreams of Summertime”-There’s an expressive acoustic energy to this track that pulls the listener in right away. Stick around because the track really picks up with an upbeat soulful rock style as well. The whole thing is a delight from start …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want to put on your playlist immediately
Leanna Firestone – “Two week notice”-This is one of the most clever songs I have heard in years. Usually a theme like this breaks down by the second verse, but it doesn’t with Firestone. This is a remarkable layered lyrical message that makes …
Three new Americana songs to get your week going
Clint Roberts – “Amarillo” (Acoustic)-This is an amazing piece of writing. It’s a good *song* of course, but it’s also a great piece of eloquent writing. The meaning comes through well. Clint Roberts has a voice that’s right in that Johnny Cash and …
Three more Americana tunes to remind us that what makes the genre great is timelessness
Colin Macleod – “Runaway”-The opening of this song requires a bit of patience, but I urge you to give it a shot. Listen to the words of the first verse so that the chorus makes sense. Trust me that the guitar and vocal …
Three singer songwriters with carefully reflective lyrics
Allison Ponthier – “Harshest Critic”-If you are any type of creative, you will be able to relate to this track about being your own hashest critic. The clever lyrics are absolutely intriguing. Ponthier has an incredibly good voice and I’m honestly surprised this …
Three singer songwriters with inspiring acoustic content
Sophia Bella Cucci – “Lemons”-The minor key work on this track will stand out for any listener. It’s definitely not the twee kind of folk music that we so often receive. This is a sophisticated type of folk music that is more Jackson …
Three authentic Americana tunes to kick your week off right
Kyle McKearney – “Keepin it simple”-If you’ve been an Americana fan for any length of time, there’s a certain “simple life” ethos that surrounds the genre. Fishing, drinking, and taking it easy is certainly part of the worldview of the style. You can …
Three of my favorite new folk songs, including a song of the year candidate
Hollow Coves – “Hello”-This is not to be confused with Hello, Coves Hollow. It’s Hellow Caves, Helio. Howdy Cloves, Hell no. Wait… *ahem* No but seriously I love this song. There’s a calm, peaceful nature to the acoustic work. The lyrics are endearing …
Three BRAND new folk tunes that just released today
Phillip Jonathan – “Seafront”-The narrative style of this track spoke to me from first listen. I also really appreciate the unhurried composition style. In a world of so many handclaps and “get to the hook as soon as possible” tunes, it’s nice to …
