Livingmore – “Sweet Louise” (Dawn Hummer cover)-I’ve been writing about folk music for a decade and a half now, and honestly Livingmore could hang with the absolute best of the best folk duos we’ve featured (this includes the Civil Wars, Mandolin Orange, etc.). …
Yearly Archives: 2026
Featured Single: Olivia Barnes – “Reds” (Early song of the year candidate)
Olivia Barnes – “Reds”-I intended on pairing this track with a few other singer songwriter and Americana types (like usual), but this song just kept standing out. It doesn’t fit because it has such an exceptional quality to it. Maybe I just relate …
Three brand new tracks in the Americana and Folk Rock world that stand out from the crowd
Whiskerman – “Junkman”-Sometimes I don’t really “listen” to the blues so much as I FEEL the blues. And boy oh boy did I FEEL this track right from first listen. It’s perfect. I mean… everything from the effect on the guitars to the …
Album Review: Brock Davis – Nothing Lasts Forever
If you’re a fan of contemporary music that touches on country, rock, and traditional styles, definitely check out this new album from Brock Davis. The production sounds great, the songs feel familiar in a nice way, and the overall composition style is sure …
Introducing a pair of wonderful new FOLK POP songs you’ll want to play on repeat
Savanna Leigh and Bertie Newman – “what’s not mine”-The acoustic guitar on this song does a nice job of providing the base, but it’s really the delicate vocals that work to convey the song’s main message. I appreciate the way the two aspects, …
Check It Out! A pair of brand new POP PUNK tracks for your consideration
Hana Lili – “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer”-I’m a sucker for a well produced pop punk track and this one definitely fits the bill. The lead vocal absolutely soars and the chords are vibrant. The sound does a great job of moving between dynamic …
Three brand new indie pop tracks that will bring a new level of joy to your midweek
Molly Millington – “My Man”-I’m not sure I’ve ever really leaned into the cross-section of country and indie pop, but Molly Millington makes me want to be a fan. There’s a sincerity and charm to this recording that I really admire. The lyrics …
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Three new folk and Americana tracks you’ll want to add to your 2026 playlists
Andie Mechanic – “Cosmic Solitude”-There’s a subtlety to this track that won me over from first listen. The delicate vocal is balanced perfectly in the midst of an instrumentation that sometimes feels like soft indie pop, yet in other moments soars to this …
Three new indie folk tracks that show us 2026 is going to be a good year for music
Mirabelle Skipworth – “The Feast”-It seems like a good year to start with a love song. But… even as love songs go, this is a heartbreaking one. It’s about not being able to feel the connection anymore within intimacy. It’s not so much …
