The Junipers – “You’re My Sugar and Spice”-Instead of looking at the clock to see the time, you might be looking at the calendar to see what year it is with this great throwback sound from the Junipers. Everything from the chord selection …
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Three folk tracks bringing a taste of mid-September to your playlist
Madison Olds – “Rich in Dreams”-I really like the vocal quality from Madison Olds. I’m a huge fan of the energy of her production and folk style. There’s just enough of an acoustic spirit to the song to make it resonate, but it …
Three Americana tunes that you’ll be overjoyed to add to your rotation
Tagore Chayne – “i’mma stop by on the way home”-I’m not sure if Chayne sounds more like a vintage folkster like Woody Guthrie or like a contemporary soul artist like Ray Lamontagne; I think he’s just a little bit of both and I’m …
Three new alt pop tunes that will win over your heart instantly
Julia Hutchinson – “Some Typa Way”-From the first time I clicked on this song, I thought it felt like a hit. The easy comparison is probably somewhere in the Taylor Swift multiverse… you know, the country stylings with pop leanings and accessible lyrics. …
Three dynamic new indie rock tracks that stand out from the crowd
Josh and the Jumpstarts – “Empty Seats”-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I could feel that it was different. I don’t mean just different in instrumentation, but rather it has this energy that feels like an amalgamation of 80s, 90s, …
Three energetic folk pop tunes to make your week better
Bryce French – “Please”-If you’re a fan of upbeat folk music, check out this new track from Bryce French. It’s a bit of a request, a love song with a cute expressive style. The lyrics give a fun and open declaration of desire. …
Featured Single: The most beautiful acoustic folk song we’ve heard all year – “Julia” by Cole Swensen
Cole Swensen – “Julia”-Not all love songs are about romantic relationships; sometimes a love song is about family, as is the case with this remarkable song from Cole Swensen. There’s so much hope and light in every line of this song, it’s truly …
Three engaging new rock tunes that show the versatility of the genre in the 21st century
Ax and the Hatchetman – “Love Songs”-When I tell people I listen to indie rock, this is exactly the kind of vibe I’m talking about. It’s groovy and just feels cool. You know your friends that are listening to boring old top 40 …
Three new Americana tracks showing the heart of the genre is still alive and well
Stefan J. Selbert – “Sugar Peas”-This song has it all; it’s got acoustic fingerpicking, a stellar banjo, quality vocals, and lyrics that pull the listener in right from the start. The poetic phrasing is wonderful here, connecting ideas from line to line. I’m …
Three new indie folk pop tracks that are perfect for your late summer joy-filled playlists
Izzy Porter – “breathe you out”-If you’ve been around my curation much this year, you know I’m absolutely enthralled with the Lizzy McAlpine style (and all those who are writing/producing in that vein). Izzy Porter is making a contribution to the folk indie …
