Remy Sher – “Barstow”-The first thing I did when I heard this song was share it with a friend of mine who is a songwriter. If that’s not an endorsement, I don’t know what is. It’s a beautiful story that shows how broken …
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Three indie folk tracks you’ll definitely want to hear this evening
Glenn Thomas – “Certain Things Remind Me Of You”-Something about this track reminds me a bit of “These are a few of my favorite things.” The list of significant every day items connecting with a loved one feels good here. Thomas writes with …
Three new rock tracks to energize your weekend
Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
Three thoughtful new folk tunes that will connect with your heart
Our Atlantic Roots – “I Do”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk harmony duos, you’ll find a lot to like about this sound from Our Atlantic Roots. It’s a love song, for sure. It’s not just about a relationship; this is about the …
Three different takes on the “rock” genre in the 21st century
Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
Three outstanding new folk tunes that remind us why we started blogging in the first place
Peacemode – “My love (is like a waterfall)”-When I started blogging many years ago, it was because I wanted to share indie artists with my friends. The sound of a band like Peacemode fits that mold perfectly, bringing an energetic yet melodically satisfying …
Three new acoustic folk songs to start your April off right (no joke!)
The Talbott Brothers – “The Road”-Song titles like “Home” and “The Road” seem very common, but they often have relatable themes. This track “The Road” from The Talbott Brothers includes their characteristic folk acoustic guitar work and wonderful vocal harmonies. There’s a richness …
Three captivating singer songwriters in the alt pop realm for fans of quality music
EDDY – “Baby Blue”-I’m not sure there’s anything I could say to prepare you for the quality you’re going to hear in this track from EDDY. Everything from the voice to the minimalist piano performance all feels just right. The lyrics are delivered …
Three exceptional new indie folk songs that you’ll want to hear right away
Abigail Lapell – “Rattlesnake”-It’s not every day that I approve a song almost solely because of the opening guitar riff, but that happened with this new track from Abigail Lapell. Of course I love her vocal work as well, but the rawness of …
Three indie folk tracks that are sure to make it to your spring playlists
Zoe Boekbinder – “Mycelium”-Sometimes a song comes along that absolutely surprises you; that happened with me when I found “Mycelium.” I found it particularly interesting as I have recently been learning more about natural medicine and energy. The timing of this song could …
