Ford Huntington – “Willie”-I tell people all the time that we curate narrative folk music here. And honestly, this track from Ford Huntington is exactly what I mean. It tells a story right from the opening. The acoustic guitar work is outstanding. I …
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5 Reasons Reaper DAW is Perfect for Metal
In modern metal production, the demands on your computer are brutal. Between quad-tracked guitars running heavy amp simulations, drum samplers with massive libraries, and orchestral layers for that symphonic edge, your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) needs to be a tank. While Pro Tools …
Three wonderful new folk songs that you will want to put at the top of your folk playlist right away
Moe – “The Night Ain’t Calling My Name Anymore”-From the first notes of this track, my heart… melted. The comparison to the Milk Carton Kids feels rich, right from the start. This song has an intimacy to it that ripped me apart pretty …
Three new folk rock tracks for the diverse fandoms of Steve Earle, CSNY, and Dr Dog
Brandon Lane Moore – “Drivin’ in the Rain”-When I listen to folk rock, I want to feel like I’m in a state of timelessness. I want to feel like I could be sitting in a mid-80s Chevy pickup truck riding anywhere from a …
Three brand new Indie Rock tracks that hint at alt rock, pop punk, and tons of good vibes
The Ansells – “Work It Out”-When I tell people that I write about indie rock, this is the kind of music I want them to imagine. The sound is driven by electric guitars, a driving rhythm, and some captivating vocals. I’m not sure …
Three New Indie Pop Tracks About Love, Loss, and Everything In Between
Quinn – “Temporary Toothache”-If you’ve been around my indie pop coverage for any length of time, this sound from Quinn is something you’ll feel like maybe you’ve heard before. Something about her tone and phrasing reminds me a little of Marianne Beaulieu. The …
Three new folk singer songwriters who write with imagery that pulls the listener into the song
Riley Pearce – “Headstone”-There’s a calm acoustic energy to this track that creates just enough space to make the listener lean in for more. The phrasing feels like listening to an old friend share a story in a coffeeshop. The chorus lyric, “carve …
Three new tracks that have a delightful throwback rock sound you’ll want to share
Mt. Air – “Ghost Away”-Right from the start, this song has some exceptional harmonies that connect for the listener. I’m not sure how they created such a warm sound in the production, but it works really well. The closest comp I can think …
Three Americana tracks that will make you feel like you stepped in a musical time machine
The Longshore Drifters – “Bad Reception”-When I tell people that we feature Americana, what I mean is a sound like this. The guitars sound like they could have been recorded in Bakersfield in the 1960s. Honestly, the vintage energy of this whole recording …
Three brand new folk tunes that show the incredible versatility of the genre
Ami Lyons – “Scones (Live)”-Sometimes you just can’t beat an acoustic guitar and a good melody. That’s what you get here, a solid classic folk tune. Lyons sings with just the right amount of quiver in her voice that gives it a truly …
