This Week’s ‘Spring Folklore’ : A Feel Good Stretch of Alt Folk

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Eddy Mann – It’s Time, Lord 

Eddy Mann is known for his melodic explorations of the soul spectrum, blending blues with folk, gospel and Americana influences. In his latest single, ‘It’s Time, Lord’, the artist slips into the serene reggae spirit as he asks the Lord to end all the violence and wars in the world. The song is mellow and melodious, a very human song that makes you feel connected with the world, with all its people and problems. His vocals are calming baritones and the plucked strings creating that signature reggae groove. The beats are earthy and everything feels positive, peace feels simple and the love comes pouring out. An encompassing sort of love, one that grows into the space around you, the people around you and the things around you. 

Gideon Unna – What is Love 

Gideon Unna’s ‘What is Love’ opens with fresh acoustics. So warm and cozy, positive and feel-good. The song features the vocals of Kaley Halperin and together, the artists set up such a beautiful space. One that holds the root of all human purpose. Love. The song journeys into that space, traces moments of it and creates imagery of it. The contrast of the baritonal acoustics with Kaley’s sopranos is so pleasing. We see intricate layers of piano, synths, and beats seep into the acoustic space. It is moving, aching, swirling. It is alive all around you. The instrumentals create ready patterns in your mind, and through this, the vocals ground you, lift you up into beautiful melodic moments and through moving sentiments. 

Timo Schniering – Northern Lights (Acoustic Version) 

The fantastical sights of the Northern Lights come alive in Timo Schniering’s latest release. That experience of watching the northern lights and everything that it makes you feel, precious, truly alive, and astounded. That’s the space that he holds in this song, making us realize that we are all that special and wondrous. And we are meant to shine bright like the Northern Lights. The artist’s vocals are so pleasing and easy to love. It’s the voice of a friend who means well. The instrumental that forms around it is vivid and vibrant, playful as they dart from one end to the other. It’s a whole world with an expanse, with twinkling lights that are reminiscent of the theme. The aftermath of the song is a light heart and a refreshed mind. Listen Now! 

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