We lost ourselves in the ethereal essence of Joshua, the new single from Lee Smythe. The soothing nature of the singers voice lands hypnotic on this inspired release. It’s sad but comforting. That contrast pulls you in, while subtle smart songwriting traits keep you invested to the last moment.
“Sure gonna miss him. A teacher, a poet, a friend.” Smythe is geniune in his adoration on this beautiful tribute. It comes through in the convincing vocal performance. Close your eyes and fade into the lush vibrance of their voice. Joshua would have been proud. Hear for yourself. Joshua is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Go to school and learn about the music industry? It was a revolutionary concept when Drexel rolled out their music business majors two decades ago. It shouldn’t be so contentious to pursue a professional career in a multi-billion dollar industry, and the alumni list has proven to yield desirable results. The proof is in the pudding, and dually represented in the majors own school run record label’s success.
One of their latest signings is the indie folk buzz artist Gemma Laurence. Their new single Bloodlines is a refreshing dose of Philly style indie magnificent. Lawrence isn’t a native, though. She’s from Maine by way of the UK, and her new album We Were Bodies Underwater is on our hotlist. It’s a sure things for fans of Big Thief and Alex G. We dig it.
Hear Bloodlines now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
There’s a vintage charm to Just What It Is, the new single from Pearl Charles. It’s heard in both their writing and the classic twang their voice offers. We hear an element of Carole King mixed with Jackson Browne and Todd Rundgren.
It’s a testament to both the arrangement and the lyrical construct. Pearl makes a simple sentiment sounds remarkable. There’s a bit of candid flow offered by the guitar part too. It’s less calculated and more natural. We love it.
Pearl Charles is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
An understated attribute of the sacred seventies lies in the bevy of side projects and treasured cameos heard by that eras rich community of talented superstars. Andy Frasco & The U.N. are brining it back with their new positive spirited super collab featuring some of the biggest names in the jam world. The song is ironically called Life Is Easy, and it features a red carpet list of superstars.
We’re talking none other than Billy Strings, Steve Poltz, Daniel Donato, and Michael Gordon. In our conflicted reality it’s nice to see the biggest stars come together for something so meaningful. The message is in the lyrics, so peep the lyric video to get schooled. People get ready, there’s a train’a’comin’.
Hear it again on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
The Wild Is Calling 
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