Anna Jordan – “Willing” We have little hope for anyone who does not immediately love this artist. Her vocals are incredibly comforting, while her instrumentation is emotive. Her folk rock leaning is just right, even bringing in an electric guitar to show her …
Category: Folk Rock
Three tracks with a delightful spin on the indie folk genre
Dan Croll – “Talk to you”-The first time I tried to write about this song, I spent the entire time dancing in my chair instead of actually writing. I feel like that’s a pretty good assessment of how I feel about the song. …
Three folk rock tracks that will get your toes tapping
Fantastic Cat – “Keep me in your heart”-Take a Tom Petty vibe with a dash of Dylan’s styling and you have this track from Fantastic Cat. I realize those are some big names to drop, but I guarantee you’ll hear it by the …
Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
Hayden and Feist Recruit Steve Buscemi / Matt Berninger For Star Studded Gem
Hayden (feat Feist) – “On a Beach” Take a celebrated Canadian songwriter and mix in Feist, Matt Berninger (The National) and Steve Buscemi, and you can count us intrigued. We love Hayden who is often referred to as slacker folk. Whatever style you …
Rock Acts Advancing the Genre and Setting the World on Fire
Hidden States – “Lost Waves” This is the rock we absolutely love. Honest and heartfelt, “Lost Waves” is dipped in the Dylan / Springsteen tradition. The UK act are driven by songwriting troubadour Adam Day who has a long history of emotional storytelling. …
Three tracks that throw genre conventions right out the window blending Americana, rock, and folk rock
Thomas Sartor – “Dark twisted path”-Call it “alt country.” Call it “rock n’ roll.” Call it “folk rock.” I just call it a darn good song. Sartor writes with a bit of a timeless style that feels like it could have been written …
Undeniable Talent: Jax Hollow IS a Star
Jax Hollow – “Wolf in Sheepskin” We were a little nervous to do this piece. While we receive TONS of new music daily, every now and then we are given a hidden gem that has the power to make us smile uncontrollably. This …
Three new folk rock tunes for your listening pleasure
Darcy Fox – “Your best”-The understated style of this track is really satisfying. The lyrics are penetrating and make for easy connection. The overall track stands out in a crowded genre by the sheer force of its authenticity. The opening is good, but …
Three indie folk tunes that will help you feel a sense of calm this weekend
Arbour Season – “Idaho”-This is a remarkable song that won me over right away. The easy going guitar work sets a nice base before two beautiful voices fill the spaces. It’s a song about the state of Idaho, but it’s also about how …
