The Narrative – “Politics of Youth”-It’s not hard to hear what I like about this song; it begins with beautiful harmonies and acoustic richness. That sound is sustained throughout the track. The lyrics are about hiding away the truth as part of youthful …
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Three calming acoustic folk singer songwriters to bring in the Autumn Equinox
Tommy Ashby – “Beautiful day”-If you’re looking for a calming and peaceful folk song, check out Tommy Ashby’s latest track “Beautiful Day.” It’s about art and appreciating what is around you. The rhythm is faster than you might expect for the type of …
Three thoughtful singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your contemplative and relaxing playlist
Ram Dass – “Trust in the blue”-The calming energy of the acoustic guitar immediately captures the listener’s attention on this track. Then… the lyrics are thoughtful, poetic, and moving. When the harmony vocal enters the piece, there’s a peaceful sentiment. The question “have …
Three indie pop singer songwriters for your springtime playlist
Kylie Rothfield – “Everyone else”-There’s a wonderfully rewarding mix on this song from Kylie Rothfield. The vocal is solid and the melody connects, but it’s the rich layers of the production that immediately stand out to me. The lyrics focus on being in …
Three acoustic folk tunes to remind you why you started following our site
Ben Matchett – “Damn this feeling”-The easy going guitar work on this track is just the access point, but the more you listen the more you will be impressed by the pickin. Matchett’s vocal is also really good quality. The combination is a …
Three indie folk tunes that’ll make you want to pick up your guitar again
Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk”-The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I feel like a lot of folk today is in a hurry to get handclapping, but this track shows that a song can be spiritual …
Three new singer songwriters to follow
Tommy Ashby – “Everywhere is home”-The energy from this track is really interesting to me. In one sense it’s up tempo and pop feeling, yet there’s this tender feeling in the vocal as well. The full sound is one that I think could …
New music potpourri – March 2019
Human Barbie – “The Village Priest”-There’s something soothing about this song’s construction. The guitars sound vintage and the lead vocal is understated, but it seems to work really well. It feels like a deep cut from one of your favorite 60s bands. I …
