The Pairs Music – “Little Light”-I’ve been a fan of the soft folk harmonies of The Pairs Music for a while now. This track fits within that style quite well. Fans of vintage and modern folk will find reason to love this song. …
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Three new introspective folk tunes that you’ll want for your thoughtful summer playlist
Savanna Leigh – “tightrope”-If you’ve been around my writing any time in the past year or so, you’ve heard me sing the praises of Lizzy McAlpine. So when I say that Savanna Leigh initially reminded me of McAlpine’s introspective and meaningful style, you …
Three outstanding new Indie Rock tracks with comparisons to Good Old War, U2, and Oasis
The Sways – “I have been the moon”-If you’re a fan of easy going rhythm and blues music, definitely give this track a shot. I love the harmonies on this track and the way the whole vibe makes me feel like it’s the …
Three new tracks in the twee and indie pop space that make it physiologically impossible not to smile (cold hearts may be exempt, terms and conditions below)
Jackson Quinn – “Move me”-It’s really easy to hear why I approved this track. The audio textures are absolutely glorious with vocal and piano effects that feel intimate and endearing. There’s something about the plaintive piano playing that feels like it was carefully, …
Three new tracks bringing acoustic folk that brings peace in times of trial
MAAR – “Seismic”-There’s an antiquated style to this song, but I mean that in the best way possible. Maybe another word for it is “timeless,” but the notion of an antique sound just tickles my fancy today. The vocals are unhurried, careful, and …
Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre
The Burney Sisters – “South of Tennessee”-I’m not sure if I’ve covered these sisters before or if I’ve just listened to this track so many times that it feels like it’s been around for years. I love this sound from the Burney Sisters. …
EP Review: Eli Lev – Past Lives EP
Eli Lev is a storyteller. These stories will pull you forward and backward in time, upward and downward in emotion, with a beautiful sense of humanity throughout. Everything from the sound samples in the opening track to the final chords of the last …
Three new bands at the intersection of folk and classic rock for fans of Dawes
House Above The Sun – “King of the Valley (Restless Idealist)”-In typical folk rock fashion, this track is ultimately the story of a broken relationship and the unfortunate turn to alcohol for soothing. “It’s just another cold and lonely morning…” is the repeated …
Three brand new alt pop tracks that are sure to put a smile on your face
Mollie Elizabeth – “Doe Eyes”-This is a song about the end of a summer fling, but it’s written with a timelessness that will make you think of the mid 20th century. I can’t help but think of the pop jazz phenomenon of the …
Three brand new folk tracks, including an instant-add to the song of the year candidate list
Katherine Winston – “Loving You”-When I got to the end of the first line of this song, I got chills. That’s not something that can be easily manufactured or packaged in a track; it just is either there or it’s not. Winston’s vocal …
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