Kylie Rothfield – “Old Man”-From the first time I clicked play on this song I found myself impressed with the quality of the vocal and the impressive production. It’s the kind of song that feels atmospheric and vibey in places, but you also …
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Three of the most beautiful soft Americana songs we’ve heard in recent years
*Alternative Title: HARMONIES FOR DAYS* The One Eighties – “Backseat Devil”-I’ve listened to this song several times and I’m always struck by two distinct observations; the harmonies are divine and I’m not sure I fully understand the lyrics. That’s ok, though, because the …
Three new indie folk tunes that will capture your attention on first listen
Raising Daughters – “House Song”-If you’re looking for a song that seems to bring together all the best of the down home sound, definitely click on this one. Harmonies? Gottem. A classic instrumentation that feels timeless? Got that too. And a sense of …
A pair of rock tracks that highlight the versatility of the electric guitar
Up from Here – “No Way Out”-If you’re a fan of pop punk in the vein of Blink182 and Yellowcard, definitely check out this new track from Up from Here. The power chords are something to behold here. They’re like an audio time …
Three new folk tunes that will remind you why you love this old time storytelling genre
Brook St – “Crystal Palace Park”-There’s a chill, understated energy to this track that definitely caught my attention from first listen. The vocal harmonies are subtle yet satisfying. The poetic lyrical work is really well done. If you’ve ever been with someone that …
Album Review: J.S. Mahlon – Childhood
If you’re looking for a well-produced album with some wonderful singer songwriter elements, definitely consider this new contribution from J.S. Mahlon. It’s the type of album that’s nice to put on and ruminate, a soundtrack for meditation or focused work that reflects beautiful …
Three folk rock tracks that will prove to you that the genre doesn’t all sound the same
Joe Holt – “The Grind”-If you’ve been around the indie folk scene for a while, you’ll know Joe Holt’s name. He’s a known commodity, a talent, and always a joy to find his music in our queue. This track has some really lovely …
Three new folk tunes that lean in a meaningful pop direction
Euan Morris – “Hailey”-If you’re looking for an acoustic driven sound that pulls the listener in right away, definitely give Euan Morris a shot. The song has a heavily narrative style with the song’s namesake Hailey featuring right from the start. It appears …
Three folk tunes that feel like they’re from another time (in the best way)
Hills of Belgium – “Diamond Joe”-When I first heard this track, I was instantly interested in hearing more. The sound is fluid and engaging, the strings all rolling together nicely. I appreciate the quality of the lead vocal as it balances with the …
Three unique takes on the rock genre that will help you kickstart 2025
Sophia James – “Little Bit Better”-If you’re a fan of pop rock energy, definitely give this new track from Sophia James a spin. There are some clever turns and some bluesy elements here, but more than anything it’s a power rock ballad. James …



