Instead of leading this review with a genre tag, I just want you all to know that Jen Hawley has an amazing voice. That’s the most important part of this album; Jen Hawley can sing! Fans of pop-flavored music with aspects of several …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Three unique folk singer songwriters that are perfect for your autumn playlist
Tom Webber – “I Am What I Am”-When I first clicked play on this song, my approval finger was hovering over the button almost immediately due to the great guitar playing… then the vocal entered and I smashed that “APPROVE” button. Webber writes …
Three Americana tracks that’ll rip your heart out, drown it in whiskey, and put it back
The Roseline – “Aloneness”-I clicked play on this song and lost track of time. No, I don’t mean like it went fast. I mean like I can’t even tell what year it is anymore. This song is like a time machine. As a …
A pair of pop rock tracks that rise above the crowd
The Mezz – “Bridges”-It’s impossible to listen to this song without playing the air drums. *gestures wildly, but landing on the beat* See what I mean? Anyways, this is a great tune. The melody invites the listener in while the beat keeps it …
Three exceptional tracks toying with the indie pop genre with cozy, emotional features
“Anomaly” by Kylie VThis one is for nostalgia junkies—for the ones who deliberately prepare to curl up with a box of memories and engage in some purposeful emotional processing. Forgive this melodramatic metaphor, but this song progresses like a rising sob that gets …
Three superbly talented new folk artists you’ll want to have in your playlists
Luke Gard – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I clicked play on this song from Luke Gard, I felt a connection with the acoustic guitar. It feels like the kind of narrative folk you’d hear sitting around a campfire. I appreciate how Gard is …
Three new folk rock tunes bringing a forward momentum to a timeless genre
Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
Featured Single: VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds” energetic folk pop tune
VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds”-Fans of the early 21st century folk revival are going to find a lot like in this song from VOYAGR. There’s an energetic folk style to the song that invites listeners to sing along. The harmonies are absolutely magical on …
Three indie folk tracks that made me say “wow” upon first listen
Laura Lucas – “Valentine’s”-This song is about intimacy in both lyrics and composition. The delicate folk duo harmonies on this song stole my heart right away. I love the chords. I love the harmonies. I love the mood. In fact, I’m putting this …
3 of Our Favorite Songwriters
Lena Rayne Allen – “Reptile House” The music of Lena Ryan Allen perfectly encapsulates all we love and support in the world of indie music. Her dreamy instrumentation is a nice reprieve from the world outside our door. Vocally, her vulnerability and intimacy …
