Julian Giaimo – “I Miss You”-The cathartic acoustic guitar on this track won my heart right away. Hearing Giaimo’s beautiful vocal tone made the song go from good to even better. The romantic lyrics and peaceful as well. The full composition comes together …
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Three tracks that prove folk music doesn’t all have to follow the same old formula
Drumming Bird – “American Spirits”-This is a stunning piece of songwriting. The phrasing requires that you lean in and pay extra close attention, but I promise you will be rewarded with some engaging lyrics. Drumming Bird won’t mind me saying that the lyrics …
Must Hear Songwriter Tomo Shines “Before the Dawn”
Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
Three indie folk songs for your Friday
Tomo – “Coffee Cups and Cigarettes”-If you’re looking for a nice relaxing acoustic song, definitely put this one on. It’s a bit sad, actually, but the calming style of the guitar makes it a lovely song to hear. Hopefully the writer found a …
Brand new folk music to get us back to our roots
Freight Train Foxes – “Avalance”-This is a relaxed folk song about a disaster. It’s a nice little metaphor in the lyrics. I appreciate the way the lead vocal nestles right into the middle of the mix, allowing the strings to fill out the …
