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 …
Category: Folk Rock
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 …
Three new folk rock tunes bringing a forward momentum to a timeless genre
Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
Featured Single: VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds” energetic folk pop tune
VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds”-Fans of the early 21st century folk revival are going to find a lot like in this song from VOYAGR. There’s an energetic folk style to the song that invites listeners to sing along. The harmonies are absolutely magical on …
Three indie folk tracks that made me say “wow” upon first listen
Laura Lucas – “Valentine’s”-This song is about intimacy in both lyrics and composition. The delicate folk duo harmonies on this song stole my heart right away. I love the chords. I love the harmonies. I love the mood. In fact, I’m putting this …
3 of Our Favorite Songwriters
Lena Rayne Allen – “Reptile House” The music of Lena Ryan Allen perfectly encapsulates all we love and support in the world of indie music. Her dreamy instrumentation is a nice reprieve from the world outside our door. Vocally, her vulnerability and intimacy …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that remind us what a genre subgenre it is
Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
Perfect Tracks to Start Fall With
Hannah Wood – “Lukewarm Lemonade” Hannah Wood has a voice that makes us melt. Her ability to croon will completely raise your spirits or break your heart. On “Lukewarm Lemonade”, the sound is perfect melancholy accompaniment, showing just how much of an undiscovered …
