SAMAH – “You Will Find”-One of my proudest moments as a music blogger was writing about Mac Ayres right before his breakout. I feel similarly about the smooth soul vibes of SAMAH here. This track is incredibly clean in the groove, the vocal, …
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Three delightful new Indie Pop tracks that blend lightness and meaning
Surtsey – “Coast”-I could have just as easily saved this track for an indie rock article; it has a wonderful rock base that I appreciate a great deal. But these harmonies are divine and keep me coming back to this one. I think …
Three beautiful new Indie Folk songs that will catch your breath and win your attention
Heather Bond – “Get Out of Bed”-For some folks, the act of getting out of bed doesn’t really seem like the most challenging part of the day. But for some, with debilitating attacks of depression or anxiety, some of what seems like the …
A pair of new Bluegrass tunes to bring hope to your heart this week
The Rounder Circle – “California Bound”-Everything about this song feels just right to me, from the expressive guitar to the mandolin highlights and the expressive lead vocal. There’s a soft sincerity in the lyrical message about the hope of moving to California. The …
Three new Indie Folk tracks that will remind you why you love the genre (as much as we do)
Mirabelle Skipworth – “This House”-Sometimes when I’m processing submissions, a song gives me chills and makes me stop right in my tracks. That happened with this song (and has happened with every subsequent listen). I don’t pretend to know what spiritually or existentially …
Introducing a pair of Folk Pop tracks that remind us why we love the genre
Amelie Lucille – “Foolove”-I’m really glad to be living in the human timeline where music like this track from Amelie Lucille, in the folk subgenre with artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Phoebe Bridgers. The emotionalism is raw and sincere right from the start. …
Three outstanding new Indie Folk tracks that you’ll want for the top of your playlist
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.). …
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 …
