Anna Tivel – “Gunmetal Blue”-If you’ve been reading my coverage of folk music for any length of time, you know I’ve been writing about Anna Tivel for years. I once got to meet her at a show in Akron, Ohio and she’s just …
Yearly Archives: 2026
Featured Single: Jillian Lake – “Human”
Jillian Lake – “Human”-If you’re new around here, maybe you haven’t seen our coverage of Jillian Lake, but she’s one that we’ve featured a few times already. We’re back with another feature because it’s really, really well done. There’s an intimacy to this …
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 …
Three new tracks in the Americana and rootsy folk world that you’ll want to hear right now
Leeann Skoda and Ryan O’Reilly – “Things we just don’t talk about”-This song is about life after an ended relationship. It’s about memory and heartache. It’s about moving on. It’s also about how hard it is to deal with trauma and difficulty without …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that will give you chills up your spine
Sidney – “anything”-One of the great privileges of writing a music blog for the past decade plus is that I’ve gotten to hear some of the most incredible underrated artists. Sidney is an emerging alt pop artist who absolutely wears her heart on …
Three brand new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to share with friends
Lonely Mountain – “Night Passage”-I don’t typically approve songs with a longer introduction, so when I do it’s because the rest of the song is SO GOOD I couldn’t pass it up. That’s the case with this outstanding track from Lonely Mountain. It …
Three emerging Americana artists for your favorite playlists
Remy Sher – “If She Left (I Think I’d Miss Her)”-I’m a sucker for an understated lyric in the vein of Blaze Foley or even John Prine. I don’t think it’s overstating that this track has some of that chill, easy going Americana …
Three new tracks at the intersection of adult contemporary and indie pop — must hear for fans of moody music like Billie Eilish
Sophia Louisa – “Right Behind You”-If you’re a fan of moody, introspective music, definitely check out this new track from Sophia Louisa. It’s a captivating style of songwriting that encourages the listener to lean in and listen close. The overall energy of the …
Three new folk singer songwriters to play on repeat this weekend
Zach Seabaugh – “I am only ever thinking about you”-If you’re a fan of acoustic singer songwriters, definitely take a moment to listen to this track. This is the type of music I mean when I tell people I love folk music. Seabaugh …
Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
