SYML – “Heavy Hearts”-I’ve been writing about SYML for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. They are really talented. Everything from composition to execution has this wonderful energy to it. The power in the vocal …
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Three folk tracks bringing a taste of mid-September to your playlist
Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Three outstanding new indie folk artists with promising new tracks, including the incomparable SYML
SYML – “The Walker”-Everything from the opening piano to the stunning vocal on this track demands the attention of the listener. The easy rhythmic structure in the opening causes a deep breath in the listener, with a palpable sense of tension rising to …
Three softer rock tracks that bring energy and enthusiasm for this coming weekend
SYML – “Believer”-We’ve featured SYML a few times in the past, so it’s always nice to see them in the inbox again. This track has a lot of chill, romantic energy to it. The harmonies, as always, are fantastic. That line, “hold me …
2022 Songs of the Year, Top 10, by co-editor Greg Jones
10) Thomas Bryan Eaton – “Younger man”-A bit of armchair philosophy told in narrative form? Consider me interested. Add in some meaningful blues, a killer organ, and a great lead vocal… and you have yourself a top ten track on the year. Eaton …
Three intriguing new singer songwriters on the rise
Lydia Kaseta – “I’m not in love with you”-The heart of this song is remarkable. The line “you shaped me into something that you thought that I could be.” Wow. It goes on developing this theme. It’s a song about someone falling in …
Three indie folk tunes that help bring joy this mid May
SYML – “You and I”-This is a love song with a heart of gold. There’s an optimistic shine on the whole composition that makes me smile with every listen. From a musical standpoint, the production is nicely balanced allowing the piano and vocals …
Three new folk songs that show that CSN harmonies live on in the next generation
SYML – “Sweet home”-The first time I listened to this song, I got chills. I immediately put it on my song of the year candidate list and then I melted in my chair. The easy comparison here is CSN “Helplessly Hoping.” I absolutely …
Three captivating singer songwriters for your February playlist
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “together, alone”-Something about Elizabeth and the Catapult always reminds me of someone that I know personally. It’s a very charming, genuine style that feels familiar. Maybe it’s the piano or the approachable vocal style, but I really enjoy …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to make your midweek
SYML – “The Dark”-We’ve covered SYML in the past and it’s easy to hear why we keep saying yes. The intimacy in the recording style is fascinating. The purity of the vocal is absolutely the central point of the tune. Something about this …
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