Music Dealers: Singer/Songwriter Playlist

This is a sampler playlist of what Music Dealers has to offer in the Singer/ Songwriter genre.

Contact Info

  • Dan Kuypers
  • dkuypers@MusicDealers.com
  • 800-584-0005 x4
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CLICK the DETAILS ARROW on the left of each song to check out ARTIST BUZZ, DESCRIPTION TAGS and MORE

Details # Title Artist
details 1 Morning Sun It's Good to See You Shayna Zaid and The Catch

Morning Sun It's Good to See You

Artist Buzz

  • Performed at '09/'10 NYE Party in Times Square where performance + interview were televised on NBC
  • Four #1 Singles in 3 different formats on Malaysian Radio
  • 3 ERA Award Nominations
Genre

Indie Pop, Rock Acoustic, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bright, Carefree, Dreamy, Tender, Upbeat, Happy/Joyful, Atmospheric, Punchy, Sentimental, Emotional, Energy, Fun, Positive/Optimistic, Romantic

Music Dealers Description

bright, refreshing indie pop tune with earthy female vocals; upbeat, lively and organic,

details 2 Even In The Darkness Rue Royale

Even In The Darkness

Genre

Folk Rock, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock Acoustic, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bright, Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Tender, Heartwarming, Inspirational/Uplifting, Atmospheric, Introspective, Nostalgic/Reflective, Sentimental, Shimmering, Emotional, Positive/Optimistic, Relaxed, Romantic

Music Dealers Description

A fresh acoustic indie pop song with mellow male and female vocals, urgent strummed acoustic guitar; intimate-sounding; very sweet and tender

details 3 Beacon of Liberty Stephanie Nilles

Beacon of Liberty

Genre

Gypsy Jazz, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Comical/Humorous, Bold, Introspective, Punchy, Powerful/Strong, Thoughtful, Emotional, Energy, Fun, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Jazzy singer songwriter female vocal; crunchy piano chords, tight horn section, upright bass; thoughtful, comical, sarcastic

details 4 Better In The End (Friend Song) Michael Mazochi

Better In The End (Friend Song)

Artist Buzz

  • 70,000 + streams during 3rd quarter on Napster
Genre

American Folk, Folk, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Heartwarming, Inspirational/Uplifting, Atmospheric, Introspective, Satisfied / Contented, Sentimental, Emotional, Positive/Optimistic, Relaxed

Music Dealers Description

Solo acoustic guitar with male voice; vocal harmonies, mellow and happy.

details 5 Fall Konsonant Artists

Fall

Genre

Jazz Other, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Dreamy, Melancholy, Tender, Elegant/Graceful, Peaceful/Calm, Atmospheric, Introspective, Powerful/Strong, Panoramic/Pastoral, Poignant, Thoughtful, Emotional, Relaxed, Romantic, Sad, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Sweet and melancholy soulful singer songwriter female vocal; sophisticated piano harmonies, very light brushes on snare, and hints of fast strumming on mandolin; peaceful, thoughtful

details 6 Great America Death Ships

Great America

Genre

Alternative, Indie Pop, Rock

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Bold, Busy, Melancholy, Driving, Heartwarming, Atmospheric, Introspective, Punchy, Lush, Nostalgic/Reflective, Thoughtful, Emotional, Energy, Relaxed, Sad, Strength

Music Dealers Description

A mellow, melancholy folk rock song with lower, doubled male vocals. About halfway through goes to a double time, indie rock feel with layered male vocals and telephone-EQ female vocals.

details 7 Oh My Friend Jerome Holloway

Oh My Friend

Genre

American Folk, Indie Pop, Rock Acoustic, Folk, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bold, Introspective, Powerful/Strong, Sentimental, Thoughtful, Emotional, Relaxed, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Thoughtful acoustic song; solo acoustic guitar with man soulfully singing. singer/songwriter.

details 8 Behind Your Eyes Jeremy Ezell solo

Behind Your Eyes

Genre

Adult Contemporary, Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Passionate, Melancholy, Melodramatic, Disappointed, Introspective, Sentimental, Emotional, Romantic, Sad

Music Dealers Description

Strong male vocal over piano; sad love song.

details 9 lightning bolt Danny Malone

lightning bolt

Genre

Folk Rock, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bright, Laid Back/Mellow, Carefree, Heartwarming, Nostalgic/Reflective, Sentimental, Emotional, Positive/Optimistic, Relaxed

Music Dealers Description

laid-back folk/pop with male vocals, female backgrounds; finger picked acoustic guitars, bass, light drums/shaker; nostalgic.

details 10 Smile Dreaming in Stereo

Smile

Genre

Indie, Indie Pop, Rock Acoustic, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Inspirational/Uplifting, Sentimental, Thoughtful, Emotional, Positive/Optimistic, Relaxed

Music Dealers Description

mid/up tempo folk/pop with male vocals; acoustic guitar, strings; uplifting, encouraging

details 11 Herrick, You Devil! Carl Hauck

Herrick, You Devil!

Genre

Folk Rock, Rock Acoustic, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Depressing, Dreamy, Melancholy, Tragic, Atmospheric, Introspective, Lush, Nostalgic/Reflective, Thoughtful, Trippy, Emotional, Sad

Music Dealers Description

Dreary, thoughtful folky male vocal; pretty, steady female vocal harmony; haunting lyrics

details 12 Washington or bust Magic Magic

Washington or bust

Artist Buzz

  • Been featured in The London Times
  • Played in Austin as part of SXSW and Red Gorilla Music Festivals, 2010
Genre

Folk Rock, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock Acoustic, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Heartwarming, Atmospheric, Nostalgic/Reflective, Sentimental, Emotional, Relaxed

Music Dealers Description

laid-back indie folk rock with female vocals; acoustic guitar, brushes, glockenspiel, ambient synth, string backgrounds; sentimental/nostalgic.

details 13 Body's Best Friend Jeffrey David Goldford

Body's Best Friend

Artist Buzz

  • Top 18 guys on American Idol season 9
Genre

Adult Contemporary, Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bold, Tender, Confident/Determined, Sensual, Happy/Joyful, Heartwarming, Insistent, Sentimental, Thoughtful, Emotional, Energy, Positive/Optimistic, Romantic, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Singer songwriter/pop male vocal; acoustic and e. guitar, shimmery organ, driving bass and drums, half time section; sensual and tender

details 14 In Case I Go Again Mikey Wax

In Case I Go Again

Genre

Pop Rock, Rock Acoustic, Soft / Light, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Atmospheric, Sentimental, Thoughtful, Emotional, Relaxed

Music Dealers Description

laid-back poppy soft rock with male vocals; acoustic guitar, piano, electric guitar lead, bass, drums come in later; thoughtful.

details 15 A Year Ago The Wilton Project

A Year Ago

Genre

Indie, Rock Acoustic, Soft / Light, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Ambient, Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Melancholy, Disappointed, Atmospheric, Introspective, Nostalgic/Reflective, Thoughtful, Emotional, Relaxed, Romantic, Sad

Music Dealers Description

Atmospheric singer-songwriter track with male vocals; ambient synths, folky acoustic guitar; reflective, melancholy;

details 16 Chop Chop Shwa Losben

Chop Chop

Artist Buzz

  • Earned him the prestigious ASCAP Robert Allen Songwriting Award
  • He made his television debut on Comcast’s “Backstage” and his music was selected for the upcoming films “The Book of Caleb” and “Sex on Mondays.”
Genre

American Folk, Folk, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Laid Back/Mellow, Dreamy, Atmospheric, Nostalgic/Reflective, Powerful/Strong, Poignant, Thoughtful, Earthy / Organic, Emotional, Relaxed, Strength

Music Dealers Description

singer songwriter/folk song with male vocal; catchy acoustic guitar melody, bass, big drum sound;
Vocal Theme: social/political commentary on society's demands/roles, jobs, working

details 17 Everything Is Relative To You Andrea Wittgens

Everything Is Relative To You

Genre

Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Anticipation/Anxious, Bold, Melancholy, Dark, Disappointed, Atmospheric, Shimmering, Thoughtful, Dramatic, Emotional, Quirky, Sad, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Chamber pop with vibrant female vocal; quirky piano, anxious and jittery string arrangements with pizzicato and slides, light percussion; disappointed, reflective

details 18 a great notion Stephanie Nilles

a great notion

Genre

American Folk, Jazz Other, Folk, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Depressing, Demure, Tragic, Atmospheric, Introspective, Lonely, Lush, Nostalgic/Reflective, Emotional, Sad

Music Dealers Description

Jazz influenced folk/singer songwriter with gritty, raw female vocal; piano, bass and brass band; end section has more new orleans brass band feel; introspective, depressing

details 19 Naturally Lisa Donnelly

Naturally

Genre

Indie, Pop Rock, Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Mood

Bright, Carefree, Dreamy, Confident/Determined, Heartwarming, Inspirational/Uplifting, Atmospheric, Introspective, Punchy, Satisfied / Contented, Shimmering, Thoughtful, Emotional, Energy, Positive/Optimistic, Strength

Music Dealers Description

Up beat pop rock/singer songwriter with vibrant female vocal; pizz strings, acoustic guitar, hand claps, foot stomps accompanies; carefree, reflective, cheerful