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 …
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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 …
4 “Best of 2019” Contenders
SYML – “Take Me Apart” Artist SYML is having a moment. Recently selling out shows across the world and in the midst of a US tour, the artist released an impressive 2019 debut LP before releasing an equally intriguing single, “Take Me Apart”. It is …
Just a little folk playlist for your best friends
Darryl Rahn – “Old Flame”-I can’t explain what I like about Darryl Rahn’s music so much, but I swear I like every track. He writes with this open expressiveness that I don’t hear very often in music these days. It feels more like …
Five singer songwriters to inspire your creativity this week
Jon Hill – “Someday Soon”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters (which, let’s be honest, if you’re here you probably are), then you’ll love what Hill is doing with this song. The sliding fingers and popping acoustic realness will endear you to …
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