10) The Wildwoods – Dear Meadowlark-The first track on this album is the title track “Dear Meadowlark” and it will take you about 10 seconds to hear why I love this sound. It’s a beautiful vocal track with an intricate folk spirit to …
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2025 Song of the Year, 10-1
10) Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-I’m going to start off this top 10 with a real heartbreaker. There’s no way to describe this song without talking about Gal Musette’s incredible vocal style. It’s intimate, almost prayerful in its sincerity. The plaintive expression, “this …
2025 Song of the Year, 20-11
20) Jason Piquette – “Drop the Gun”-This song is the perfect start to our top songs of the year. The opening line is, “I’m not afraid to die if my soul stays alive…” The song is a lyrical cry for help. It’s absolutely …
Three new releases from site favorites Cole Swensen, Jeffrey Martin, and album of the year candidate Mia Wilson
Cole Swensen – “Heal”-If you happen to know me in real life, then you’ve probably heard me talk about Cole Swensen. I’ve been talking about his music for about two years now, I think. I’ve interviewed him and featured almost every track he’s …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and pop music that will put a big smile on your face
Alexa Kate – “Forever”-If you’re a fan of indie pop music, then you’re definitely on the right website. I’ve been featuring music in this subgenre for a few years and it continues to impress me with new sounds like this excellent track from …
Three wonderful new singer songwriters who will have you finding a new sense of calm
Noah Hayward – “Take Me Home”-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic work, then definitely click play on this wonderful new track from Noah Hayward. It has a delicate energy to it that certainly connects on first listen. Hayward has the kind of …
Three wonderful folk artists that will help you cap off the year (before going full holiday mode)
Ford Huntington – “Willie”-I tell people all the time that we curate narrative folk music here. And honestly, this track from Ford Huntington is exactly what I mean. It tells a story right from the opening. The acoustic guitar work is outstanding. I …
Three wonderful new folk songs that you will want to put at the top of your folk playlist right away
Moe – “The Night Ain’t Calling My Name Anymore”-From the first notes of this track, my heart… melted. The comparison to the Milk Carton Kids feels rich, right from the start. This song has an intimacy to it that ripped me apart pretty …
Three new folk rock tracks for the diverse fandoms of Steve Earle, CSNY, and Dr Dog
Brandon Lane Moore – “Drivin’ in the Rain”-When I listen to folk rock, I want to feel like I’m in a state of timelessness. I want to feel like I could be sitting in a mid-80s Chevy pickup truck riding anywhere from a …
Three new folk singer songwriters who write with imagery that pulls the listener into the song
Riley Pearce – “Headstone”-There’s a calm acoustic energy to this track that creates just enough space to make the listener lean in for more. The phrasing feels like listening to an old friend share a story in a coffeeshop. The chorus lyric, “carve …
