Pigeon Wigs – “Near the Knuckle”-The intensity of this track is unparalleled in the indie rock I’ve heard recently. It’s an energetic, snappy rock jam ostensibly with some lustful overtones. No matter the meaning, it’s certainly got an earthy sentiment rooted in the …
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Three new Americana tracks channeling some old school energy
Katy Hurt – “Sounds good in a bar”-Every once in a while I hear a song that stops me in my tracks. That happened with this lovely song from Katy Hurt. The eloquent combination of earthy, accessible storytelling with a clear vocal style …
Three folksy singer songwriters for your late 2021 must-hear playlists
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some things are coming back again”-In a world where country music is pop music, this feels more authentically country than anything I’ve heard in a minute. Fox writes with a sincerity that feels like the genuine article. The relaxing …
Three retro soulful bluesy tracks that blow the doors off the Americana genre
Mara Kaye and Carl Sonny Leyland – “Dystopian blues”-They DO make music like they used to. I’m not sure a professional musicologist would guess that this song is from 2021. It sounds like it’s a hundred years old and brand new all at …
Three tracks from the soft-but-powerful side of indie rock music
American Sigh – “Burning the flag”-This is a magical little song. It starts off in such an unassuming way with an easy going folk style and a whimsical energy… but once the harmonies enter there’s a richness to it that’s really hard to …
Three atmospheric singer songwriters to add to your favorite playlist
Brody Schenk – “Somewhere somehow”-If you’re looking for a calming acoustic style, you won’t find many better than Brody Schenk. The expressive style keeps the listener engaged from the opening. The phrasing reminds me a little of Darryl Rahn, who we have covered …
Three excellent new indie folk songs that will stop you in your tracks
Jacksonport – “Scenes from Bellevue Park”-The fingerpicking on this track is sure to make a lot of folk fans smile. But the lyrics… oh my word… I don’t know who to compare this to. Dylan? Townes? Kristofferson? Some of all of them? It’s …
Three intriguing tracks to explore unique textures in indie pop music
Jillette Johnson – “Daddy Dopamine”-I adore this song; it sounds really good, feels really good, and has a powerful (much needed) message. It puts me in the mind of Bo Burnham a bit in critiquing modern society’s reliance on technology and the dopamine …
Three indie folk duo artists who remind you why you love folk music
Hello Darling – “First to last”-If you’re looking for the type of folk music that will lull your spirit and make you think all at the time, check out this captivating new track from Hello Darling. I’m sure I’m not the first (or …
Three indie rock tracks to energize this new week
Elephant Castle – “Rocket to the moon”-In the rare occasion that we feature psych rock, you know it has to be a truly remarkable sound. It’s safe to say that Elephant Castle is one of the most captivating psych rock acts we’ve heard …
