Classic acoustic songwriting of soulful depth and organic, engaging lyricism. Guitarist and songwriter Jeff Siegel lets hope and inspiration guide, providing a pure and optimistic light in times of great darkness, with the political reflections and careful dynamic of It’s Morning In America.
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Simple acoustic good vibes and great rhythm brings soul and songwriting together in a likable way. Texas-based artist Carl Scogland is a pleasure to let guide you into a joyful mood, and HoneyBee is a beautifully timeless folk-pop single with a twist of something Americana-like in its confidence and character.
Inspired by the likes of Sajjan Raj Vaidya, Yabesh Thapa, this Hindi folk-pop single notes sweeping layers of reverb, strings and falsetto vocal refrains, throughout an enchanting five-minute listen that’s both deeply moving and soothing to let fill the space around you.
With imagery based around memories of flying kites at night, Heartstrings reflects on finding the right balance in a relationship, noting how, like a kite on a string, it can only soar when given enough slack to climb.
Dreamy to upbeat, acoustic shoegaze that slowly evolves into something a little more rock and roll-inspired – a taste of the band’s full set-up potential, but a simultaneous focus on the softness and style of their vocals and songwriting.
Lush acoustic country and folk vibes back up a gorgeously honest performance from the already impressive and engaging Blair Dunlop.
Working through the heartbreak of life, growing older and experiencing disappointment, heartbreak, the need to heal, and ultimately rediscovering your confidence in chasing your own dreams once again.
North Indian music meets a dreamy acoustic pop sound and melody, to introduce the uniquely calming creative corner of Suchetana Sinha’s music.
Australian artists Georgia Scarlett and Joel Spence each bring delightfully unique voices to the scene, for the collaborative dynamic of Honey Let’s Go.
Acoustic guitar-led and drenched in emotion and reverb in equal amounts, Kye Alfred Hillig takes us through scenes of poetic memory and introspection, with the heartfelt melodies and fireside embrace of Widowmaker Express.
You need to see this through to its finish, which doesn’t take long, and which satisfies intensely, as it sweeps you off on its energy and its raw, poignant emotion. The story and the sentiments, the delivery, the rising passion, the contrast of musical brightness and vocal sadness, all delivers a kind of modern emo folk tale and burst of realism that’s euphoric to listen through, from start to finish.
Having released one of this summer’s most engaging, memorable and popular folk pop singles, we were blessed with the chance to interview the songwriter and artist Al Sam, to find out more about his collaborative song Together, with Natasha Liard. We talk about the making of the song, the pros and cons of collaboration, live … Continued