The Green House Band – “Faded lines”-From first listen, this track got me with the groove. It’s a little soulful, a little chilled out, but has some really good elements that make it stand out from the crowd. The lead vocal is outstanding. …
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Three exceptional new Americana tunes that reach back to the historical roots of music
Spencer Thomas Smith – “Satellites”-Fans of acoustic folk music are going to absolutely love Spencer Thomas Smith. If you’ve been around my folk musings for any length of time, you’ll know how highly I think of Jeffrey Martin and Smith gives me some …
Three indie rock tracks to kick the new week right in the pants
Oh Bummer! – “Losing sunlight”-What a perfect title for this time of year… losing sunlight. And the groove on this track is saucy. I think musicians call it the “pocket,” right? When a song just sits right in that sweet spot… It seems …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters you’ll want to add to your Autumn Playlist
Rosie H. Sullivan – “What a life”-Take a deep breath and let this song wash over you. It’s really a remarkable piece of songwriting. Sullivan writes with depth and sincerity on this one. The gentle vocal harmonies on the chorus are absolutely divine. …
Three alt country tracks that will have you thinking about the past
Mary Mahaffey – “Wild”-There’s an approachable sincerity to this track that I liked right away. The phrase “wildly comfortable and comfortably wild” is just so perfect for youthful romance. The overall composition of the track feels easy going while also not quite like …
Three emotional new tracks that blend indie pop and rock elements
Mordechai Mendoza – “Young love”-There’s a chill energy to this track that made it immediately stick out for me. The throwback style doesn’t have an exact genre, but it feels really familiar. It feels like a better-produced version of a track that could …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to get some nostalgic vibes going
Benedikt – “You might remember”-The chill groove here is really wonderful. There are some psych rock elements blended into the mix here, but really the soul of the track is acoustic folk. The lyrics have a deep nostalgic sense about them, connecting with …
Three acoustic folk tunes that will stand out from the crowd
Mike Mangione – “Anastasia”-When I say that Mangione is one of the artists we’ve covered for a long time, that is no exaggeration. It’s a name that goes back to the earliest days of our site. Click play and you’ll understand why we …
Three indie folk tracks you will want for you Autumn calm playlist
Max Garcia Conover and Julia Arsenault – “Don’t let us get rich”-There’s a lot to say about the lyrical complexity of this song. Mostly, though, the song reminds me of the kind of plaintive folk songwriting that we’ve supported from artists like Joe …
Three tracks for fans of Americana and alt country music
Tommy Alexander – “Something light”-There’s nothing I can say to prepare you for how much Tommy Alexander sounds like Johnny Cash. He just does. The phrasing, the tone, and the overall performance feels like a reboot of the Man in Black. But the …
