The albums that define
new acoustic music.
Our picks for where to start with new acoustic music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The new acoustic music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Michael Hedges
Breakfast in the Field
Innovative fingerstyle guitar melodies intertwine with whimsical storytelling, creating a serene auditory landscape.
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Michael Hedges
Oracle
A masterful blend of intricate guitar work and experimental soundscapes that defy traditional genre boundaries.
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Michael Hedges
Watching My Life Go By
Intricate guitar work intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating a serene yet poignant acoustic landscape.
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Michael Hedges
Taproot
A tapestry of intricate guitar fingerpicking entwined with ambient soundscapes and reflective melodies.
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Don Ross
Robot Monster
A fusion of intricate guitar melodies and playful rhythms that captures whimsical storytelling.
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Don Ross
This Dragon Won't Sleep
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through emotive melodies, creating an enchanting acoustic landscape.
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Don Ross
Passion Session
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through reflective melodies, creating a warm, inviting acoustic soundscape.
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Don Ross
Don Ross
A captivating blend of intricate fingerstyle guitar and melodic acoustic harmonies that evoke a sense of calm and introspection.
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Don Ross
Three Hands
A blend of intricate fingerstyle guitar and emotive melodies, showcasing the depth of acoustic music.
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Don Ross
Music for Vacuuming
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through tranquil melodies, creating a serene landscape for introspective listening.
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Don Ross
Huron Street
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through atmospheric melodies, creating a serene yet complex sonic landscape.
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Don Ross
Loaded, Leather, Moonroof
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through reflective melodies, capturing the essence of new acoustic music.
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Don Ross
Bearing Straight
Intricate acoustic guitar melodies intertwine with gentle rhythms, evoking introspective and serene landscapes.
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Don Ross
Wintertide
A serene tapestry of acoustic guitar melodies intertwined with timeless holiday classics.
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Michael Hedges
The Road to Return
A serene blend of intricate guitar work and ethereal melodies that transports listeners to tranquil landscapes.
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Michael Hedges
Aerial Boundaries
Intricate guitar work blends with ethereal melodies, creating a transcendent acoustic experience that defies traditional boundaries.
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Michael Hedges
Torched
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves through ethereal soundscapes, blending new age and acoustic elements into a reflective journey.
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Michael Hedges
Live on the Double Planet
An intricate blend of virtuosic guitar work and ethereal vocals that transcends traditional acoustic boundaries.
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