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GOOD NIGHT SWEETHEART - (by David Harbottle)  Year: 2016
David Harbottle Mixed Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
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786175 4:43 Med Slow 86   


HOLLER OUT - (by Jennifer Matthews)  Year: 2010
Jennifer Matthews Female Rock Vocals with mandolin, Electric and acoustic Guitar and Bass and live Drums, song about being on the top of a mountain, climbing up to fall down etc. Sounds like Sarah McLaughlan, Alainas Morrisette. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
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3 Mixes Available
389205 3:28 Med Slow 85   


DICTIONARY - (by Soloman Smith)  Year: 2017
Soloman Smith A great sounding contemporary alternative folk singer-songwriter song drawing on the best of sixties and seventies folk and pop along with more contemporary American influences with expressive male vocals and a relaxed, easy-going overall style, Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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871702 3:08 Med Slow 96   


MIRACLES - (by Hank Sable)  Year: 2009
Hank Sable Peaceful and emotional Country Love song with Female Vocals. Female Vocals, Country, Country Pop
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384533 3:11 Med Slow 97   


MELLOW HAZE - (by J. A. Ericson)  Year: 2015
J. A. Ericson A dreamy, mellow, and hazy Folk / Acoustica track with acoustic guitar, piano and ethereal humming voices. Homey / Melancholic / Reflective / Nostalgic, Vocal Pads, Dramatic, Tender music
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8 Mixes Available
709935 3:00 Medium 121   


MILES FROM NOWHERE - (by George and Marguerite)  Year: 2011
George and Marguerite A mellow, laid-back instrumental with dobro, acoustic guitar, classical guitar fills, strings and drums. Works well for sad and/or intense scenes in film and TV. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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472778 2:04 Medium 120   


SMOOTH FLY - (by Julio Kladniew)  Year: 2008
Julio Kladniew Reflective and calming track with a very subtle spanish mood. Instruments: Acoustic guitars, piano, bass and cymbals. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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8 Mixes Available
337608 2:15 Slow 70   


SWEET RIVER - (by Space Taster)  Year: 2017
Space Taster Mellow acoustic rock with a relaxed, roots Americana vibe. Perfect for documentaries, TV ads, voice-overs and many other uses where a homely, nostalgic mood is required. Recalls, Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Laura Marling, Alison Krauss, Grateful Dead, James Taylor, John Prine, Nick Drake, Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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673215 2:23 Medium 115   


PHOENIX - (by Shanghai Lily Dublin)  Year: 2010
Shanghai Lily Dublin Female singer songwriter. A song about an esoteric song about reinventing yourself by facing the pain and not running away from it. Sounds like Sinead O'Connor, Joni Mitchell, Edie Brickell, Cranberries. Female Vocals, Rock, Rock (pending cat.)
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4 Mixes Available
390236 3:29 Med Slow 92   


WHY - PETER OLSEN - (by Pedrolino)  Year: 2015
Pedrolino Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
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733792 3:06 Med Slow 101   


WHATCHA GONNA LEAVE? - (by Greg Trafidlo)  Year: 2008
Greg Trafidlo An anthem about leaving the best behind for others once you're gone highlighting what's really of lasting importance. Mixed Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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282715 3:13 Fast 154   


UP AND AWAY - (by Paul McLinden (LP))  Year: 2017
Paul McLinden (LP) Happy upbeat indie folk/pop song featuring Rhodes Piano and acoustic guitars. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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4 Mixes Available
831667 1:47 Medium 117   


ENDLESS FIELDS - (by Bjorn Lynne)  Year: 2017
Bjorn Lynne An optimistic acoustic music track that brings the feelings of optimism and love. Hopeful and positive melodies performed beautifully on acoustic guitar, bass, light percussion and drums. Bright and heartening. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
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12 Mixes Available
827909 2:03 Med Slow 98   


A BRIGHT NEW START - (by Bjorn Lynne)  Year: 2017
Bjorn Lynne Positive and optimistic, acoustic pop-folk-rock music track with that perfect summer vibe. Featuring acoustic guitars and light percussion. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
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11 Mixes Available
827546 2:24 Med Slow 104   


STILL IT HURTS - (by David SweetLow)  Year: 2018
David SweetLow romantic breakup depressed regretfulness misery sadness emotional angry passing of time slow, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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902078 5:03 Med Slow 98   


I'LL HAVE FAITH - (by Haven McInerney)  Year: 2006
Haven McInerney A soulful and soulsearching folk rock song. Male vocal and vocal harmonies over acoustic guitar, electric piano, bass, drums and percussion. The singer is examining his life and evaluating and deciding to make the change and have faith. An uplifting philosophical song. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
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500796 2:24 Med Slow 88   


MORE THAN ENOUGH - (by Lori Kelley)  Year: 2004
Lori Kelley Country folk story song, about a young lady wanting more than what she has. Guitar female vocal with harmony. Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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247622 3:28 Slow 76   


TAKING MY TIME - (by Ross Milligan)  Year: 2013
Ross Milligan Upbeat and optimistic song about friendship, love and taking it easy with bluegrass ensemble, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and double bass. Understated male vocal very much in the style of Mumford and Sons, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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602096 3:46 Fast 150   


ROAD THAT NEVER ENDS - (by Joker's Joke)  Year: 2012
Joker's Joke This is a story about the infinite beauty of nature, which you can observe on the never ending australian roads. And of course you enjoy it even more in handsome company. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
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550357 4:16 Med Slow 100   


HARBOURMASTER - (by Paul Mclinden)  Year: 2010
Paul Mclinden Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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543281 3:04 Med Slow 102   


MY SONG WENT ON TOO LONG - (by Mays & Corn)  Year: 2013
Mays & Corn Mid-tempo indie folk rock with male lead vocal ala Fun, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Ben Kweller, James Blunt, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, David Gray, Phillip Phillips. Catchy fun vibe; a tale of a rockstar's ego getting the best of him. Great for film/TV/advertising. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
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4 Mixes Available
622207 4:26 Fast 180   


WASTED MOMENTS - (by Jacob Doran)  Year: 2011
Jacob Doran Upbeat indie singer songwriter song about trying to understand a woman's motives and intentions. Male vocals with rhythmic jazz-style acoustic guitar. Track would suit quirky "indie" movie soundtrack, or Rom-Com setting. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
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949919 3:48 Medium 110   


BABY,THAT BOMB YOU DROPPED ON ME - (by Bret Alexander)  Year: 2017
Bret Alexander A simple guitar and vocal song about a love affair that came to a dramatic end. Finger picked guitar stylings and intelligent, clever lyric. Could be a Steve Earle track or Lyle Lovett. The singer was caught by surprise with the end of a long relationship. The song is in the second person. Direct. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Dramatic
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868497 2:26 Slow 77   


LAZY DAY - (by Zev Weinstein)  Year: 2014
Zev Weinstein A folksy finger snapping melody. Cheerful optimistic guitar strumming and harmonica captures relaxing and confident setting. Great for typical fun everyday mood. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
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5 Mixes Available
688443 2:04 Medium 128   


PAPA HAWG - (by Mike Dunbar)  Year: 2009
Mike Dunbar Papa Hawg is an acoustic fingerpick production. It's folk, pop, rock similar to Paul Simon's "Anji" or Joe Pentangle, John Renbourn, or Chet Atkins' acoustic work. Folksy down home small town Americana. Lovely relaxing sweet country music. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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328360 3:04 Med Slow 90   


FAVOURITE ENEMY - (by Steve Robinson)  Year: 2005
Steve Robinson Moody, atmospheric post-breakup song about someone looking at an old photograph of an ex-lover and the mixed emotions that spring from it. Features finger-picked acoustic guitar, keen harmonies and subtle instrumental ornamentation. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
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821159 2:29 Med Slow 92   


IOU - (by Two PM Junction)  Year: 2017
Two PM Junction Precision rhythmic strumming with round pentatonic notes floating the rhythm, surrounded with long melodic and pentatonic lead guitar. If you're in need of Acoustic Guitar Folk Rock instrumentals, you'll find what you're ears are searching for in this track - IOU. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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871642 1:37 Slow 79   


GYPSY - (by Randy Phillips)  Year: 2008
Randy Phillips A calming folk pop ballad about leaving behind the wandering life to finally settle down. Gentle acoustic guitars, understated drums, and fiddle support the yearning vocal performance. Great for sentimental love stories and retrospectives. Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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276040 4:11 Medium 110   


I'LL BE YOUR SHELTER - (by Michelle Lockey)  Year: 2017
Michelle Lockey Gentle and fulfilled, song about relationships and being there for one another during all walks in life. Featuring breezy acoustic guitar, Duet vocals and ukulele that create a positive, sincere mood. Good for TV, Film or ads, family, friends, lovers, best friends, health and wellness, Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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2 Mixes Available
852764 3:30 Med Fast 135   


SINGING ON THE ROOF - (by The Mispent)  Year: 2011
The Mispent Sometimes dramatic, sometimes introspective slice of contemporary indie pop music in the style of Crowded House, Lloyd Cole, Goldfrapp and Bruce Springsteen, drawing on influences and experiences of modern life, with ideal suitability for a range of Film / TV or Media placements, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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904892 3:36 Med Fast 146   


YOU'RE MY SWEET SWEET HOME - (by Michelle Lockey)  Year: 2017
Michelle Lockey Carefree and bright with indie pop elements, featuring breezy ukulele and female lead vocals that create a positive, cheery mood. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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2 Mixes Available
852784 3:32 Med Slow 84   


THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN - (by Paul & Margie)  Year: 2008
Paul & Margie Classic American folk song, Male Vocals, Folk, Traditional Folk
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320395 4:17 Slow 72   


IN BETWEEN THE GOODBYES (INSTRUMENTAL MIX) - (by Mays & Corn)  Year: 2013
Mays & Corn Instrumental acoustic singer/songwriter folk rock ala David Gray, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Ben Kweller, James Blunt, Sting, Van Morrison, Don Henley. Mellow love song, Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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2 Mixes Available
589914 2:34 Medium 105   


RACECAR - (by Joe McGowan)  Year: 2017
Joe McGowan American Pop ballad, features male vocal, violin and mandolin. Sounds like Elton John goes to Nashville. Great for southern tv show/film, could work well for driving scenes and car related campaigns. Male Vocals, Pop, Soft Pop
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874269 5:11 Slow 79   


ATLANTIS - (by Dustin Taylor Phillips)  Year: 2015
Dustin Taylor Phillips Light acoustica. Somewhere between folk, country, easy listening and soft pop, this track features crisp acoustic guitars and a heartwarming piano melody. Happy, in an easy-going, laid back way, Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
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10 Mixes Available
754806 3:00 Very Fast 170   


EVERY REASON - (by The Gravitons)  Year: 2010
The Gravitons This track was recently used on a primetime NBC TV Show. Strummed acoustic guitars with organic sounds, light percussion, harmonica/harp, accordian & keyboard. Having (or not having) A Reason to get up in the morning. Nu-Folk, Indie folk reminscent of bands like The Pogues, Mumford & Sons etc, Male Vocals, Folk, Drinking Songs  Caution: Mature Lyrics
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541699 2:13 Medium 126   


FEST OF MAY - (by Two PM Junction)  Year: 2019
Two PM Junction Well - if you're hanging around the fire feeling the groove and enjoying the moment, you'll dig the Fest Of May - a taste of springtime. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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954857 2:40 Med Fast 135   


BAREFOOTIN' BOOGIE INST - (by Bill Madison)  Year: 2018
Bill Madison Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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915423 2:06 Slow 78   


THE WAY I WANT YOU - (by Anthony Hugh)  Year: 2015
Anthony Hugh Fun upbeat Pop/Folk song about relationships. About being head over heals in love. Driving drums with acoustic guitars make the base for fun melodic male vocal. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
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955635 3:12 Medium 124   


EDDIE WOULD GO - (by John Astor)  Year: 1995
John Astor A bright and vibrant solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song that shines yet has a tranquility that builds into a lovely flower. Unique music for unique projects, scenes, films and tv series. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
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937703 3:40 Med Slow 90   


WASH THE PAIN AWAY - (by Two PM Junction)  Year: 2019
Two PM Junction Wash the pain away, that feeling you get at the end of a long journey, your feet are sore, you have some aches and pains, but it was all worth the reward. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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954939 2:33 Med Slow 80   


KEEP PUSHIN' ON - (by Colin O'Dwyer)  Year: 2017
Colin O'Dwyer A haunting acoustic guitar driven ballad about persevering through life's obstacles. A song of hope and endurance through troubled times. Great for those dramatic moments in television where characters are faced with momentous decisions or need to reflect on the path they have traveled. Alt folk. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
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842783 4:07 Slow 74   


RED TAPE - (by The Labrets)  Year: 2010
The Labrets Upbeat feelgood Indie Rock/Pop reminiscent of bands such as The La's, Crowded House, Teenage Fanclub, Lemonheads (Evan Dando), The Wannadies. Jangly & Picked Guitars - Starting over; Picking yourself up and getting on with things; new chapter; determination; Nice retro harmonies & euphoric melodies, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
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472444 3:15 Med Fast 137   


FIRST IN LINE - (by Bjorn Lynne)  Year: 2017
Bjorn Lynne Uplifting, heartening and inspiring, featuring acoustic guitars and beautiful piano melodies. Instrumental, Pop, Soft Pop
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11 Mixes Available
827385 2:24 Medium 110   


DOWN TO THE BONE (FEATURING RANDY PHILLIPS) - (by Randy Phillips)  Year: 2018
Randy Phillips A dark, organic groove using imagery of desert birds and desolate landscapes to pine for a lost love. Pulsing hand percussion and fretless bass open the track, with earthy acoustic guitars joining in. Soulful female vocals complete the lonesome, naturalistic vibe. Female Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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276032 6:32 Medium 117   


I WISH YOU THE BEST - (by Cary Kanno)  Year: 2016
Cary Kanno Bouncy, happy song with energy. A fun, happy, uptempo banjo based song. Good for use in a TV drama or reality show during a romantic breakup scene, or a comedy. Or a scene about 2 friends. Uptempo, reflective. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
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809927 4:12 Medium 112   


SMOKY COE - (by Two PM Junction)  Year: 2018
Two PM Junction This folk rock acoustic guitar instrumental was written for dear friend Marvin (Smoky) Coe who passed away July 4th 2018. Smoky was a mentor and offered equipment and advice while we were building our studio - You can consider this instrumental my way of grieving for a dear friend departed. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
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916638 2:28 Med Fast 131   


FINDING OUR WAY - (by Jo Masino)  Year: 2014
Jo Masino A very sweet, lively acoustic song. The lyrics talk about the many, simple things that make our life worth living and interesting - think of romance, daily life, couples, finding happiness and peace in the little things. It's a little piece of realistic musical poetry. Perfect for many kind of uses. Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
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2 Mixes Available
679617 2:30 Medium 120   


ANGRY BUTTERFLIES - (by Luke Gartner-Brereton)  Year: 2016
Luke Gartner-Brereton Upbeat indie folk track featuring baritone ukulele and vibrant percussion throughout. Track has a bluesy vibe, perfect for upbeat advertising, indie films, emotional montages. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
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810309 1:38 Med Slow 80   


IF YOU GO - (by Randy Parsons)  Year: 2017
Randy Parsons An original acoustic guitar and male vocal country song with folk influences. Unplugged, lovely minor melody, poetic great harmonies. Set in a small town in Tennessee in the Smokey Mountains. The girlfriend is restless and wants to move on whether he comes or not! Home is where the heart is. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
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877002 3:26 Med Slow 80   


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