tan sholto – “closer”-There’s a soft gentle energy to this track that I really enjoyed from first listen. It’s about being closer with a lover. More than the lyrical content, though, I’m struck by the mood of the track and the way the …
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Three acoustic folk songs that remind me why I love writing about music
Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-If you’ve been around this site for a while, you’ll remember me writing about Joshua Hyslop several times. I’m happy to report that Jason Piquette is featuring a similar style of soft-spoken folk music with deeply moving lyrics. …
Four new tracks in the folk scene that we found on the submission platform Groover
The Pairs – “Good Bad Day”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music and incredible harmonies, you’ve definitely come to the right place. I’m a big fan of this style of music and found myself immediately connecting with the lyrical style here. The …
Three new folk songs, including an instant add to the “song of the year” candidate list
Dan Pallotta – “School Bus”-This is the first song in a long, long time that made me openly cry. I mean… I’m talking full on crocodile tears and a feeling of being completely brokenhearted… and then heart restoration. I’ve told a few friends …
Three folk singer songwriters that will transport you to a beautiful imaginary space
Manella – “Fairytale”-The soaring vocal from Manella is worth the listen on its own. Just… calm yourself and enjoy this one. It’s special. But it’s more than just a nice voice — the lyrics are thoughtful and evocative in their own right. The …
Three indie folk tunes that will remember why you feel in love with the genre
Strange Pilgrims and Kelly McFarling – “Embers (Remix)”-There’s nothing I can say here that will prepare you for the auditory goodness that is the vocal blending on this track. It’s beautiful with a CSNY style of timeless folk vocals highlighted by unconventional melodic …
Three engaging new indie folk tunes that immediately stand out from the crowd
Romain Alix – “Still Here”-The atmospheric work on this song stands out right away. The haunting, emotional vocal style captivates right from the start of the song. It demands the attention of the listener in the way that Bon Iver did when he …
Three different types of rock music that will put you in a contemplative mood
Honeywhip – “Flip phone (demo)”-I guess if you’ve been on the site for a while you know I’m in the flip phone generation, but that’s not the sole reason I wanted to feature this track. The real reason is that it has heart …
Three soulful Americana tracks that will stop you in your tracks due to their timeless character
Kurt Lee Wheeler – “Portland (Grass version)”-I’m a big fan of when a first line of a song really pops. This one goes, “It’s not that I hate leavin’ Portland, it’s that I hate losin’ you.” Wow. Heartache, purpose, direction, sentiment, emotion… it’s …
Three new indie folk tracks that will have you looking hopefully toward spring
Eva Rose King – “The End of an Era”-There’s a peaceful sentiment to this track that caught my attention on first listen. It has some nice production elements that give the folksy main melody some additional texture. The percussive style in the background …
