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 …
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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 …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana subgenres that will capture your heart
Sophia Zamani – “Big City Blues”-I’m not sure if this song is a true story and in country music, the truth doesn’t really matter. If it feels true, then it’s worth singing. This song feels true. It’s about a love that moved away …
Three unique new tracks that mix folk and indie pop for some glorious soundscapes
Mezztly – “Meeting People”-I’ve felt equal parts vintage 70s pop rock and contemporary folk (i.e. Dodie Clark vibes) with this track. I’m not sure it even needs to have a category, though. It’s definitely the kind of track that makes sense in indie …
Three new acoustic folk songs that feel absolutely timeless
Ricky Asch – “town of eternal snow”-The opening of this song is a gentle acoustic style that I really appreciate, but once the harmonies start this track goes from good to fantastic. There’s something about a subtle harmony that resonates so well here. …
Three outstanding new folk singer songwriters you’ll want to include in your playlists
Joshu – “way back home”-I often tell people that we prefer traditional folk styling, but a sound like this from Joshu has both traditional and contemporary elements in equal measure. It’s a wonderful, relaxing sound that highlights the colorful combination of a relaxing …
Three alternative forms of pop music that will win over your skeptical heart
Georgie Winchester – “The Signs”-In the past year or so I’ve gone from saying “hey Georgie Winchester is pretty good” to squealing like a Beatle girl as I eagerly click on Georgie’s new releases. If you’re a fan of the intersection of contemporary …
Three great new tracks at the intersection of folk and indie pop
J.B. Boone – “Tularosa”-Okay, so this song has one of those first lines that makes you put down whatever you’re doing and pay attention. Just… listen. Stylistically this song has elements of both folk and indie pop, two of the most prominent genres …
Album Review: Lounna – Garden for Winter
If you’re a fan of folk singer songwriters, you’ll be interested to know about this new album from Pittsburgh-based singer songwriter Lounna. The style brings together elements of classic folk music with chamber folk and interesting harmonies. The opening track “Sassafras” brings natural …
Three tracks that – ok just trust me with this one… trust your local curator today – these songs are all good and genre be danged
Alex Rogers – “Hand Me Down”-If you’re a fan of alt country and Americana music, there’s a lot to like about the style of this track from Alex Rogers. If you recall, last year one of my top artists was Red Clay Strays …
