A playlist of original songs exemplifying my writing style in the soulful folk.

Emotive, Soulful Folk, Americana Ballads

A playlist of original songs exemplifying my writing style in the indie-folk, neo-mellow genre.

Top Three_Emotive Soulful-Folk Piano and Guitar Ballads

A selection of tracks for retail and B2B spaces.

Retail Songs_Emotive Soulful-Folk Guitar and Piano

music work

'Beast Epic' (Release date: August 25, 2017) 
Order Now - Sub Pop Mega Mart*  http://u.subpop.com/2rZCqJs

*

All customers who pre-order the LP version of 'Beast Epic' from the Sub Pop Mega Mart will receive the album on Loser Edition colored vinyl, while supplies last.

Iron and Wine: http://www.ironandwine.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironandwine
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironandwine
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ironandwinetour
On Tour: https://www.subpop.com/tours/iron_and_wine

Iron & Wine - Call It Dreaming

The Barr Brothers - Ooh, Belle

An intimate ballad featuring soft piano and intimate lyrics. A sound akin to the love songs of Van Morrison in style.

LYRICS:

From the first time I set my eyes on you 
I didn't know from the start 
I didn't know how you'd turn my life around 
Or how in love I'd be with who you are 

But you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say I love you 

Every day I open my eyes next to you 
Is a day, I am grateful for 
Because this thunderstorm of who I am 
Needs a strong woman and that's who you are 

So we'll start today, we'll build our world together 
The way we love is the way we will stand 
And I know, yes I know 
I will last the stormy weather 
Just as long, just as long 
As I've got you 


And you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say 


That you showed me 
What it means to be loved 
The way you touch me, hold me quietly 
You're everything I am not 
And when I have you in my arms 
I feel undone 
So in a long way 
I've come to say I love you 

Yes in a long way, I've come to say I love you

The Wedding Song

Out on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Hello guys! Here's a little piece I composed for you all as I keep you waiting for the Clouds album ( out VERY soon ). I hope you enjoy it, I really like how it came out and I haven't done LoFi in a while.
<3

Spotify! ☕

Mellow skies

“Promise” is a moving duet featuring powerful lyrics, a rhythmic progression, and grand finale.

LYRICS:

If I’d ever known, I’d ever know 
How you’d forever change my life 
I’d up and go, I’d up and go 
I’d walk out of sight 

But I’m glad I rearranged it 
Rearranged from falling apart 
Because you built me a mosaic 
A perfect puzzle to capture my heart 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 

Just the thought of you, of falling for you 
My world turns upside 
And questions of how, And would you love me now 
And could you hold me in the storm 

Cause in my mind I would be crazy, 
to let my heart lead this romance 
But I promise everyday that 
my heart will be in your hands 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 

So we start 
Building up from the bottom 
We’ll keep our heads to the stars 
Building brightly as we go 
Changing all the world we know 
Keeping love in our hearts 
Our hearts 

And so I promise I’ll be there for you 
I’ll pick you up when you fall 
You know I’ll be here when you need me to, you need me to 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone 
So you won’t have to stand alone

Promise

A collab with the amazing Haru Pandi !
check him out here: https://soundcloud.com/harupandi https://soundcloud.com/harupandi https://soundcloud.com/harupandi


Much love to Ikigai for featuring the track : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa4vJMHjdlg

Musing (w/Haru Pandi)

download

Musing( w/Haru Pandi)

I hate spring

1. April Sky
2. You Like Jazz?
3. Run
4. Goodbye (outro)

stream

Springtime EP

"Alright with Me" is a song that evokes calm and purpose with grand production. Featuring slide guitar and spacious percussion, it is simple yet powerfully built.

The vocals and guitar of this song were recorded in one take, leaving in all the nuances of me playing this live. My hope is that you can feel the intimacy of the words and that it gives you calm as well. The slide guitar within gives a call and response to the vocals and adds a grand sense of space and feeling of tranquility.

I hope you enjoy the #newmusic and that it brings a renewed sense of purpose and calm.
#singersongwriter #musicproduction #nowplaying

For sync licensing, contact via email: kolbyknickerbocker@gmail.com

Alright with Me

The sophomore EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Over and Over.

Over and Over

Prayer

The first single to the sophomore EP of Kolby Knickerbocker, Over and Over.

Grace

Kolby Knickerbocker is a multi-award winning Americana singer, songwriter, and artist. His music has been featured in hundreds of television, film, and ad campaigns throughout the years. His music is soulful, powerful, and heart-touching.

Knickerbocker moved a lot as a kid and so says that “he’s not really ‘from’ any place.” He was born in Miami, raised in Atlanta, attended some high school in San Diego, college in Santa Barbara, lived in London for a few years, Poland thereafter, then Sacramento, and finally Bend, Oregon. He currently calls Bend his home.

Through his award-winning songwriting, Knickerbocker found that there is beauty in sadness and a deep joy in discovering new friends and being at peace in being alone. Knickerbocker’s songs speak to love and loss, the beauty in life and in love; “I think my fans recognize that and it’s why my songs speak to them. Everyone has experienced loss at some level; my music tries to put words and sound to that experience.”

It took Knickerbocker many years to start understanding and owning his musical talents: “I always thought people were just being nice with handy compliments. Then I started recording and putting music out there and total strangers were like, ‘This music is really beautiful.’ I think that’s when I started to believe I was good; when total strangers started to connect with my music and tell me how it helped them through a hard time in life.”

Knickerbocker started his professional musical career early on, releasing his first album with Kitty’s Musicbox (2004) as a sophomore in college. He has since released an additional full-length album Red Dust (2015) and two EPs, Rodello’s Machine and Animus (2012 and 2016), with Nate Donnis of Rodello’s Machine. In 2018, he started his solo career as a singer/songwriter and has seen upward momentum since then.

The emotional vulnerability in Knickerbocker’s music has landed him hundreds of TV and film placements across the globe as well as several awards. His music has been featured in television shows like MTV’s Degrassi High, 90210, Heart Signal, Barely Breathing, many independent films, and has been featured in Spotify’s “Top” editorial playlists. Most recently, his music secured international placements with VRBO and Uber, airing in the European, Australasian, and North American markets.

His latest single “Friend Like You” secured Knickerbocker a win for Best Americana in the 2023 Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) and his song “Over and Over” won the 2021 International Songwriting Competition for Americana as well.

Growing into life has taught Kolby that time, family, and love are what’s important. His debut solo EP, Kindness Courage (2019), met with critical acclaim and fan praise. This EP wove between timeless messages of kindness and strength left for his unborn daughter (“Kindness Courage”) and dedication to my wife and family (“Promise”). Both of these tracks set the foundation for a strong fan base and fueled future releases.

Of his family, Kolby says, “I think my kids and my family will be an inspiration for me for many years to come. I tell my wife that I’d love to write a sweet “Justin Timberlake” style dance track, but they just don’t come to me. Sweet tender love songs are my jam and I’m okay with that.”

“

“Kolby is blessed with all the attributes to succeed in an industry that’s in need of honesty, integrity and real emotion”
– Paul McGee, Lonesome Highway

“This is a remarkable, spiritual piece of music. A song of the year contender.”
– Greg Jones, EarToTheGroundMusic.com

“A true, grand love song.”
– Isaac Biehl, Source Weekly

“Stunning compositions…really great songwriting…really great stuff!”
– Valida Carroll, KCRW (89.9 FM)

“I know that I’ve found a good song when it gives me chills during my first listen.”
– Allison Anderson, TwoStoryMelody.com

“Good lord, [it] had me hooked from the word go!”
– Jason Grishkoff, Indieshuffle.com

“This subtly genius artist…has the ability to create music you can easily fall into.”
AnRFactory.com

“Simple and sincere songs cared for in every smallest detail.”
– EA Poets

“I love this! There’s a grandeur to the arrangement that’s easy to get lost in. It’s stellar.”
– Brian Hazard, Color Theory; Passive Promotion Blog

“Not only does [Kolby] get his message across, but he does so in a way that could bring a tear to your eye.”
– We Write About Music

“Allez hop, le grand saut! En effet, il compose, écrit, interprète et fait tout lui-même. Un artiste accompli. Quel délice!”
– MusicForYourHeart.com

Alright with Me

Kolby Knickerbocker | Singer-songwriter