Mordechai Mendoza – “Young love”-There’s a chill energy to this track that made it immediately stick out for me. The throwback style doesn’t have an exact genre, but it feels really familiar. It feels like a better-produced version of a track that could …
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Three brand new indie folk tunes to get some nostalgic vibes going
Benedikt – “You might remember”-The chill groove here is really wonderful. There are some psych rock elements blended into the mix here, but really the soul of the track is acoustic folk. The lyrics have a deep nostalgic sense about them, connecting with …
Three acoustic folk tunes that will stand out from the crowd
Mike Mangione – “Anastasia”-When I say that Mangione is one of the artists we’ve covered for a long time, that is no exaggeration. It’s a name that goes back to the earliest days of our site. Click play and you’ll understand why we …
Three indie folk tracks you will want for you Autumn calm playlist
Max Garcia Conover and Julia Arsenault – “Don’t let us get rich”-There’s a lot to say about the lyrical complexity of this song. Mostly, though, the song reminds me of the kind of plaintive folk songwriting that we’ve supported from artists like Joe …
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country music
Tommy Alexander – “Something light”-There’s nothing I can say to prepare you for how much Tommy Alexander sounds like Johnny Cash. He just does. The phrasing, the tone, and the overall performance feels like a reboot of the Man in Black. But the …
Three tracks we like with the genre tag “alt pop”
Shallow Alcove – “Blonde phase”-About thirty seconds into this track you’re going to understand exactly what is meant by the term “alt pop.” It’s undeniably a pop flavor but it just doesn’t sound quite like anything you would hear on actual pop stations …
Heartstopping Indie Rock
Beryl – “Murmur” This vulnerable piano driven track is a stunner. Vocally, the songwriter is expressive and utterly captivating. The instrumentation develops perfectly as the track builds to a beautiful climax. Beryl will be releasing a debut EP shortly, and if “Murmur” is …
Three indie folk tracks to get the emotions flowing
Dan Pallotta – “The mailman”-We’ve been suckers for narrative folk music for a long time. Pallotta’s style reminds me a bit of the mid-60s folk revival. When the orchestral elements come into the track, there’s an emotional element that really takes off. The …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your Autumn playlist
Atli – “Waterfalls”-Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing on this track is wonderful. The composition of the track feels like a comfortable warm blanket on a cool morning. It’s about seeking connection with someone who is no longer “singing along.” …
Three indie rock tracks that capture emotional complexity while still packing a punch
Jaewon – “Slow death”-There’s a solid energy to this track that immediately made it stand out for me. The fuzzy guitars and the soaring vocal work together really well for an energizing bit of rock music. We’ve featured Jaewon in the past and …
