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 …
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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 …
New Music Rundown: An exciting playlist of some of our favorite new tracks this fall
The Pairs – “Honey I”-At this point, I think I’ve covered every track on The Pairs album, just one at a time. I should pull them together for an album review. The harmonies here are as rich and beautiful as any song on …
Album Review: CommonJack – It Would Be Enough
If you’re a fan of folk music that includes some intriguing production elements making it more contemporary and experimental, then CommonJack is the artist for you. This new album It Would Be Enough is an adventure from start to finish, including some fascinating …
Featured Single: Outstanding narrative Americana tune for fans of John Prine | Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”
Olivia Barnes – “Oyster Song”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I don’t throw around a John Prine comp very readily… it’s gotta be good. And let me tell you, this new song from Olivia Barnes has …
Three brand new indie rock tracks that will bring some energy to your weekend
Strange Familia – “Porcelain”-There’s a rowdy energy to this track that I definitely appreciate. It’s not rowdy as in chaotic, but more like energetic. The entire lyrical theme is a dedication to attractive skin… yep, that’s it. But you know what? It really …
Three new rapidly rising folk artists that will remind you why you started following this site
Lonely Mountain – “Whale Song”-The opening sounds feel like whale calls… consider me interested. The first line is about destiny, sung with a plaintive narrative style that immediately intrigues. It’s easy to hear why I wanted more of this song, pretty much right …
