Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you what a timeless genre it really is

Liberandos – “Blood Orange”
-If you’re looking for some unconventional rhythm and a captivating overall performance, give this track a spin. I’m not sure who they sound like, but I think the closest I can come up with is probably Mumford and Sons. I know that’s not a perfect comp, but it’s in the right area. I appreciate the how the layers here feel unconventional and experimental. The snappy production on this track is really something to behold. I wish I had a thoughtful lyrical analysis here, but I’m not sure I fully understand what it’s about despite listening quite a few times. It feels like one of those songs that has symbolic meaning and is up to the listener to project that meaning. Nevertheless, it’s a song that proves how enduring and timeless indie folk really is as a genre.

Uncle – “Honeysuckle”
-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic guitar work and swoon-worthy vocal harmonies, definitely click play on this track. I’ve been writing about folk duos for over a decade and when it’s done right, it’s one of the most beautiful things in the world. This track “Honeysuckle” by the duo Uncle definitely has that sense of charm and timeless harmonic energy. It’s ultimately a song about the call to the countryside and out of the unnatural living of urban existence. I know some readers would take issue with that take, but it’s the lyrical concept here. I love the silent break around the 1:50 mark, which introduces an immersive guitar section that feels a bit like soaring over the hills. As someone living in the suburbs, distinctly between the contrasting worlds in the lyrics here, I have to say… I love everything about this. I feel like it’s a bit reductionist to call this music “ear candy,” so maybe I’ll say it’s “ear in-season delicious fruit.”

Jason Wade – “Twenty-Five”
-The calm acoustic guitar works well on this track, but it’s really the characteristic and approachable vocal that is the main feature of this song. There’s something about the composition and production that really pulls the listener in to this track. The line, “I’ve got my money on you and I” feels like a Kristofferson style line. It’s expressive and genuine, while also giving that slight tongue-in-cheek connotation. The energy of the track overall is cathartic and engaging. I’m not sure how a song can feel both so rooted as well as so polished, but this is. Give it a spin and you’ll hear what I mean. If you’re looking for a comp, the best I can think of is Andrew Bird or maybe Rayland Baxter. This is just a wonderful indie folk track with layers of elements that makes it good; check it out and you will not be disappointed.