Vérité – “I Don’t Want You to Come Home for Christmas” We have always loved this artist. You can imagine our excitement when we heard she had holiday originals. This one is a lovely acoustic ballad, made perfect with vocals that are as …
Category: Folk Rock
Three indie folk tunes to set the midweek mood
Haleigh Bowers – “Living proof”-There’s a spirited expression in every line of this song. I really like Bowers’ vocal and the intricate detail on the melody. But these factors come together to create a “mood” unlike anything I’ve heard in indie folk this …
Three tracks that perfectly fit the indie pop folk rock genre description
Frank Follows – “Like you”-There’s a great dynamic sense to this track from Frank Follows, with a contemplative and easy going opening that leads to more of a driving rock style on the chorus. The overall energy of the track feels positive and …
Expressive Songwriters You Will “Fall” For
Brown Bear Collective – “Fever” We like the Fall vibes we get from this track. It perfectly unfolds, dipping in and out of melancholy folk. With lo fi, it is difficult to do just right, but what the act are able to do …
Three tracks in the “alt pop” space that will open your ears to a whole new style of music
Ed Tattersall – “Rescue me (acoustic)”-This song has it all. From a rising acoustic energy to a meaningful, emotional vocal, the song feels like it was written with depth and sincerity. At times feeling a little like Springsteen and a little like U2, …
Three Americana tracks pushing the genre’s bounds in unique directions
Heidi Pack – “It must be you”-If you’re a fan of a love song with gorgeous harmonies, then check out this track from Heidi Pack. It’s got that timeless country music quality to it. The instrumentation is really comfortable, allowing the exceptional vocals …
Three new Americana tracks showing the variety of perspectives the genre can hold
Martyn Dust – “Believe every word”-This is probably not like the type of Americana you’ve come to expect here recently, but I implore you to stay with the track. You can’t tell from the start, but there will be banjo! Also, the energy …
Three Americana and alt rock tracks that are perfect for a fall chill playlist
Ian Davies – “Stubborn”-Well if this ain’t the best love song I’ve heard in a long time. It’s a chill folk rock style with a cool mid-70s feel to it. The vocal are quite approachable, inviting listeners to sing along. The lyric “I …
Three Americana tracks that will be perfect for your weekend playlist
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 …
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 …
