Rolo – “Circles”-Sometimes a melody just captures your heart and pulls you into a song. That’s what happened for me when I first heard this promising new track from Rolo. I genuinely enjoy the vocal and the chill energy of the track, but …
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Three acoustic folk tracks to bring a little joy this late April
Laura Lucas – “When the Fire Started”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music, there’s a lot to like about this new song from Laura Lucas. The vocal harmonies are magical from the very start. It’s a love song with a gentle and …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that are perfect for mid-week vibes
Madeleine Mayi – “Faithless”-This is one of the most important songs I’ve heard in 2024. It is timely for the questions it asks, the answers it provides, and the central concern of the supernatural. If you grew up in a religious context and …
EP Review: Surtsey new brand of Americana on Nothing Doing
Surtsey are an intriguing band with a sound that feels like the kissing cousin to a number of different sounds. You’ll hear some countrified steel guitar, some great folksy acoustic guitar, and poetic singer songwriter style lyrics. The sound comes together for something …
Check out a pair of alt country tunes to kick your week off right
Nathan Evans Fox – “Landlords, Bill Lee, etc.”-If you’re a fan of classic storytelling country music, give this track a spin. Every lyric in this song is carefully placed. If you’ve ever been genuinely mad at someone, you’ll relate to the songwriting here. …
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters for your springtime playlist
Theo Kandel – “Lunch”-Theo Kandel is one of those artists who has entered into the “almost automatic yes” category. It’s easy to hear why when you click play on this song. It’s clear, engaging, and has a mood that makes the listener instantly …
Three new rock tracks that bring together a wide range of musical influences
Wax Owls – “Overpriced Bullets”-From the first time I clicked play on this track I got some early 90s alt rock vibes (in the vein of Oasis). I love the phrasing and style of the song. It feels like it’s got a familiar …
Three new tracks in the Americana genre for your consideration
Joel D’Aubin – “Come Home”-This is a song about hard work and dedication. The instrumentation is a bit more chill than the Americana we’ve been curating lately, but I really liked the vocal harmonies here. There’s a whole atmospheric vibe about the song …
Three new folk pop tracks to bring some atmospheric calm this weekend
Alara – “Even When It’s Over”-There’s a magical energy to this song that you’ll hear from the moment Alara starts singing. The sweetness in the line, “think I’m gonna love you forever” resonates. The lyrical concept of the song is that “even when …
Three engaging indie pop tracks that show some of those tasty folk influences
Brad Wilson – “You and I”-This is such an endearing song that I’m pretty sure I approved it in the first 20 seconds. The lead vocal is unbelievably smooth and well delivered. The lyrical message is quite sweet as well; it’s about falling …
