Three new folk pop tracks that will have you smiling all weekend

David Gorman – “Darlin'”
-I’m an absolute sucker for a simple love song like this. Gorman’s guitar and vocal work here feels comfortable and familiar. The vocal harmony is just subtle enough to shine through. The lyrical concept is sweet and sincere, hoping to never have to part from that special someone. There’s a softness to the track that makes it feel cathartic, even while it asks about the hypotheticals of your darlin’ no longer being around. It’s definitely a cute song, befitting the “twee” tag and sounding just right alongside other folk pop music.

Majozi – “You and I”
-There’s an acoustic center to this song that sounds really good. The song has more of an indie pop style once it opens into a bigger production style, but the acoustic soul of the track works really well. The lyrical message is positive and hopeful, with a focus on enduring despite the challenges of a relationship. There’s an easy going energy to the song that makes it perfect for that “feel good” playlist you’d sent to your significant other. When the track hits the big EDM-like production in the second half, it feels like a different song but it feels like an interesting fit for a song about the drama of relationship emotions.

Wes D’Alelio – “Fossilize”
-If you’re fan of commercial pop music that has a folk spirit to it, this song is definitely going to be right up your alley. D’Alelio has a wonderful vocal style with both tenderness and power in some moments. The mix makes for an emotional, almost musical-theater style dynamism to it. The lyrical concept of his love “fossilize” meaning permanence makes for a quaint concept. There’s something that feels inherently youthful about this composition and style. I’m surprised to hear such loaded spiritual content in a song that feels like a lighthearted pop track, but it works really well. Give it a spin!