James Freeborn – “Postcards”-I’m a big fan of a song that can open with such gentleness that still carries emotional weight. Freeborn sings with a gentle energy that makes me want to listen even more closely. Bringing a style along the lines of …
Category: Acoustic
Three new indie folk tunes that will be the perfect adds to your cozy fall playlist
Paper Towns – “Tell me it will all work out” ft. Kris Berry-There’s a subtle energy to this track that feels just the right level of cozy. It ushers the listener into the track which has a similar vibe to the lyrics. It’s …
Three new Bluegrass and Americana tunes that will remind you of the timelessness of the genre
Tony Kamel and Kym Warner – “Gone, Boys”-When you think bluegrass, this is probably the sound you have in your mind. Driven by a well-struck mandolin and some sincere vocal harmonies. The guitar work is impressive as well. The pacing certainly fits in …
Three outstanding new Americana tracks that will remind you the genre is alive and well
Della Moorman – “Smoke in the Room”-When the first line of a song is, “there’s a ghost in the jukebox, there’s dust on the floorboards” you know you’re in for a treat. Name me one artist on Music Row who would even think …
Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend
The Burney Sisters – “Barely Mine”-This new track, “Barely Mine,” from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we’ve heard all year. The pop chord structure and overall energy reflects that mid-’70s Fleetwood Mac style that many of …
Three magical new indie folk tunes that will make you thankful for heartfelt songwriting
Neomi – “I Wish I Never Met You”-I’m not sure how many times I’ve featured Neomi’s music by this point, but it’s quite a few. It’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. There’s a lovely genre blend here that connects folk …
Three unique tracks bringing an contemporary twist to the indie rock genre
Emily Rose Burnett – “erase me”-This song feels like it lives at the intersection of indie pop and indie folk music. There’s an understated bassline that feels like the connective tissue holding it all together. Burnett’s vocal provides a lovely texture that makes …
Three excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist
Our Atlantic Roots – “Fly Mr Owl”-There’s a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this one works well. The layers are deeply satisfying. Of course the vocal …
Three unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood
Roman Lakes – “Home Tonight”-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows the lyrics to be communicated with a soft, engaging style. If you have ever …
Three new alt country tracks that will have you ordering another round
Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier echoes that …
