Claudia Combs Carty entranced us with the vocal performance for her new single Such A Long Time. Claudia has penned a trademark composition that sounds truly destined for our voice. She navigates this narrative convincingly, bringing passion and emotion to every lyrical detail.
Somewhere between heartbreak and romantic growth Claudia scans a treasure of memories and injects painful revelations. “My body and my mind, they both belonged to you for such a long time.” It’s just one of many signature moments, take your pick! Such A Long time is pure gold, a true breakthrough hit. We are enamored. Stylistically she connects with artists like Traci Chapman and Sara Barreilles. Like them both she is rare and remarkable.
Hear Such A Long Time now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Charlie Cunningham caught our attention with their new single Water Tower. The striking cinematic vibe is accentuated by a gorgeous companion video (see above).
The singers candid intoxicating delivery is embellished with a retro tubed vocal presentation, as their voice resonates with classic analog brilliance. The mirage welcomes you into the songs unexpected adaption, evolving into a romantic piano piece fit for a movie ripe with wonder.
Within its tasteful production you might find yourself, or a lost memory from some moment of bliss. Water Tower has the rare affect of representing a feeling beyond its delightful melodic essence, a true art projection like a musical instillation set to transcend you to some alternative reality where you see beauty for what it is, not what it isn’t.
Water Tower is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
It makes sense that a jam titled Bachelor Nation would be blessed with an island beat and carefree demeanor. Canadian export MOONRiiVR drop an existential feel good anthem with this delightful hit.
The singer has an intoxicating flow, it personifies the goofy Chevy Chase type aesthetic in song. This hopeless romantic keeps dreaming. He melodically smooth talks his way into your heart with a swaggery delivery full of candid flow.
Stylistically we hear evidence of Phosphorescent to match the Graceland era Paul Simon appeal. Bachelor Nation is irresistible. Beautifully produced, it’s a sure thing with a broad scope of interest.
MOONRiiVR is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
From Denmark we are gifted the intimate moody musical poetry of N.P. York & The Fools. His trademark sound a byproduct of his careful piano playing and baritone range. In that manner he connects with classic underground crooners like Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.
The association is well deserved. The songwriting shares in their penchant for impactful lyrics and compositional drama. It’s heard in recent notable breakthroughs like Here It Comes, where a gorgeous string accompaniment by Who Killed Bambi accentuates the cinematic vibe. In an alternative form it’s heard on Pain and the ever after, where a rich rock arrangement conjures memories of vintage The National. We can dig it.
N.P. York & The Fools are featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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