Ian MacGinnis – “Let’s Try Living”-There’s a rhythmic structure to this song that pulls me in right from the start. Once the vocal enters the track, I can’t help but smile. The lyrical message is about the joy that we get from music …
Category: Folk Rock
Three tracks in the folksy rock and pop world that we’re excited to share
Sophia Lanuza – “Ben Rector”-This is a bit meta for us to be featuring this song because Ben Rector was actually one of our site’s earliest interviews! To have people comparing their music to… and now writing songs about him is actually quite …
Rose Brokenshire: An Incredible Talent and Voice
Rose Brokenshire – “Type Two” We love the smoky lounge sway on this one. Rose Brokenshire has been one of our favorite musical discoveries the past few months and continues only to get better. “Type Two” has a different feel to it and …
Three different takes on the “rock” genre in the 21st century
Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
Three folk rock tracks that will get you in the mood for the weekend
Minor Moon – “I Could See It Coming”-When I tell people I like folk rock music, this is pretty much the exact sound I’m talking about. Putting me in mind of Tom Petty from yesteryear and Dawes from more recent years, this song …
Three new indie rock tracks that will put you in the coolest mood ever
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Half Past”-Tim the Lion Tamer is one of those acts that seems to always get a “yes” from us. The clarity and precision in the delivery is really fantastic. I dig the understated folk rock vibes of this …
Three entertaining folk rock tunes that are sure to bring an ear to ear grin
Jet City Sports Club – “Sunny Morning”-Okay, admittedly this feels as much like a pop rock track as it does folk rock. But I LOVE the harmonies so much it was an easy “yes” for me. The vocals are wonderful from start to …
Featured Acoustic Folk Track: Sam Crooks – “After the Night”
Sam Crooks – “After the Night”-Typically we only feature brand new music, but this song from late 2023 popped up in our submissions and it was so good I couldn’t pass on it over a technicality. The mood of the track is largely …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three engaging new Americana tracks you’ll want in steady rotation for 2024
Austin B. Sweeney – “Carryin’ On”-There’s a subtle blues energy to this track that makes it work right from the start. I’m a huge fan of the effect the organ has on the overall sound. The mix ends up being a bit heavy …
