WONGIE INDIE FOLK SONG OF THE WEEK: billie marten - milk & honey

billie marten - milk & honey
the gentle assured sound of newbie singer/songwriter folk gal billie marten has been on my radar for a few months, but it's her latest single 'milk & honey' that cements my appreciation of this definite one to watch for 2016. at just 18 years old, i'd say the prospects are pretty darn good so far!

NEW LUCY ROSE: lucy rose - like an arrow

lucy rose - like an arrow
uk singer/songwriter lucy rose continues her sweet folksie pop journey with the 2nd single off her upcoming album 'work it out'. like a lovely evening summer breeze this one!

FRIDAY PICKS: gabrielle aplin - home

gabrielle aplin - home
what a strange video to accompany this lovely song (in an indie film, i guarantee the protagonist wouldn't have such a 'happy ending') it is, however, truly wonderful to see the slow build popularity of this singer/songwriter grow over the past few months. i'm a fan!

WONGIE FOLK SONG OF THE WEEK: gabrielle aplin - panic cord

gabrielle aplin - panic cord
let your week start off with this sweet but melancholic number by the gently talented gabrielle aplin!

NEW LUCY SPRAGGAN!: lucy spraggan - lighthouse

lucy spraggan - lighthouse
x-factor uk contestant that stuck to her roots and quietly took herself out of the competition (she just didn't do covers), is finally putting out the catchy well written singalong songs that we fell in love with in the first place. we like!

FOLK GAL: gabrielle aplin - please don't say you love me

gabrielle aplin - please don't say you love me
one could easily write off gabrielle since she first gained international buzz due to her xmas cover of 'the power of love' by frankie goes to hollywood. but with her upcoming single so gently wonderful, i'm going to give this 20 year old singer/songwriter a proper chance.