The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”-Typically indie rock is a genre where we have a lot of tracks to feature, but this week it just wasn’t falling into place so I decided to feature this track on its own. Honestly, it’s a …
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again
Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the angsty frustrations of young love. This song captures some of the bands …
Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO
Mia Wilson – “Face To Face”-As I told a dear friend, “Ronstadt, Carpenter, and this young lady…” I mean that, too. Mia Wilson’s vocal is on par with some of the greatest of the mid-20th century. I also think repeatedly of the music …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy”
Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels like it’s from a different era. It’s the kind …
Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy
Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep and abiding, causing the listener to lean in and really listen. The acoustic …
Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face
The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
Three brand new folk pop tracks, including the latest from genre legends Johnnyswim
Lauren Mian – “Undertow”-I don’t always think of heavy percussive energy when it comes to folk pop, but it really works here well in this new track from Mian. The vocal is outstanding, which allows the listener to connect with every detail of …
Three tracks that will put some pep in your step this midweek – danceable indie pop! Let’s GO!
Sound Estate – “Talk It Out”-I don’t approve a lot of dance pop, so when I do it’s because it’s SO GOOD I couldn’t say no. This track from Sound Estate has some amazing soundscapes that intersect well with an intense beat. The …
Three downtempo folk tunes that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you why you love music
Jon Fazal – “New Moon”-This is a love song, but not in the sense of romance so much as it is about existence. It’s a lovely folk narrative with piano and guitar work that soothes, but ultimately it’s a love song for the …
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