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 artist that is right on the folk rock and indie pop line, featuring understated (yet still great) vocals that feel like an intimate conversation with a good friend. While the Lizzy comp is too easy to pass up, there’s also this timeless comparison that goes back even further to iconic influences like Joni Mitchell; the lyrical vibe even feels like it’s from that era with some complex notions in the verses and a cathartic repeated “sit back baby, let it go” refrain this a nudge and a comfort. This whole track deserves widespread sharing; it’s a 2025 time capsule in terms of style with all the appropriate laurels to its influences.
Jamsoe – “Goodbye Again”
-If you’re looking for an up tempo folk rock track with some glowing production elements, then I have a song for you. You’ll feel a little James Taylor, a little Tom Petty, with this air of polish that feels almost like it’s from the Dave Matthews era. Nevertheless, the song bounces with a joyful energy that I really admire. The lyrical theme is about finding your footing after a disappointing relationship struggle. There’s an optimism in the instrumentation and the vocal that really makes the track shine. I appreciate the cool folk rock energy and overall mood of the track, which feels perfect for a chill playlist for your fall cookout.
LUCKY – “Olden Goldy”
-If someone wanted me to curate a “perfect” folk rock track, I’d probably point them to something from Tom Petty or Creedence. But honestly, LUCKY have written something that fits with that tradition quite seamlessly. There’s just enough fuzz and friction in the guitar tone to make it feel like it’s from another time period. The vocals are balanced really well, allowing some excellent harmonies to take center stage. I’m not sure if that’s live connection or overdubs, but the fact that I can’t tell exactly is probably an indication of how well produced the track is. In terms lyrics, it’s about the inability to let go or move on from the process of aging (and feeling like you’re not yourself). The uncertainty feels deeply human and sincere, which I really appreciate. I like the term “genuine article” for tracks like this; it just feels like it’s telling the truth and I don’t want to admit how much I relate to the lyric, “I am a young man who’s getting old.”
Image courtesy: Neomi IG
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