Joyce Harding – “Preacher”-If you’re a fan of plaintive folk singer songwriters, you’ll find a lot to like about Joyce Harding’s latest “Preacher.” The lyrics are about seeking truth and finding your way. The main lyric is asking about scripture that might give …
Category: Folk Rock
Three intriguing new singer songwriters on the rise
Lydia Kaseta – “I’m not in love with you”-The heart of this song is remarkable. The line “you shaped me into something that you thought that I could be.” Wow. It goes on developing this theme. It’s a song about someone falling in …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that bring a sense of calm
Seánie Bermingham – “Call the coroner”-There’s a placid energy to this track that is evident from the very first string pluck. The overall atmospheric style definitely resonates with each line of the track. Bermingham’s soft spoken vocal works well for the overall calming …
Three up tempo, dynamic rock tracks to bring some energy to your midweek
Yam Haus – “Making out in cars”-There’s an intensity to this track that feels really good. It starts off with a chilled out style and then hits pretty hard on the chorus. If you have memories of growing up having a wild summer …
Three tracks in the indie folk and Americana realm that are sure to impress
Aldvvin – “Born on the 10th”-There’s a soulful energy to this track that’s sure to stand out to listeners right away. I know it stopped me in my tracks. The vibes feel like a combination of Chris Stapleton and Ray Lamontagne. The expressive …
Three dynamic folk rock tracks that bring together much of what we love about music
William Torp – “still u’re all im thinking about”-If you’ve ever been in love… and I mean really in love… you’ll be able to relate to the lyrics on this song. It becomes almost obsessive the way that you can’t seem to think …
Three indie folk tracks you’ll want to put on steady rotation
Wax Owls – “Lie for me”-If you’re a fan of lush soundscapes and brilliant folksy harmonies, check out this track from Wax Owls. It’s got a beautiful, bright energy to it. The lead vocal bounces from standard register to falsetto and back with …
Three folk rock tracks that blend together eras for a truly unique sound
Gold Spectacles – “Living hell”-The rhythm and flow of this track is infectious and enjoyable. There’s a whole vibe here that reminds me of something vintage while also brand new. I can’t quite put my finger on the production decisions that make it …
3 Incredible New Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Aleksi Campagne – “Rome” The music of this Canadian songwriter is a brilliant mix of the styles we regularly cover on Ear to the Ground. It starts with an acoustic folk ballad, before exploding into beautiful instrumentation. “Rome” is an existential track that …
Three indie folk tracks that bring lyrical variety and musical quality
Souveneer – “Origin story”-There’s a complexity to this song that I really can’t do justice in a short review. The lyrics have layers of complexity about crafting your identity. It reminds me a bit of 90s alt rock mixed with esoteric poetry. Even …
