Wildie – “1998”-When I clicked play on this song, I felt a connection with the mood right away. There’s a lovely approachable energy to the lead vocalist, but even before I got to that part I felt a sense of relaxation and calm …
Category: Folk
Three wonderful new folk indie pop tunes that are perfect for your autumn playlist
Kaitlyn Fox – “Sucker Punch”-The easy going guitar work here feels comfortable and engaging. Imagine, then, the vibrancy of the vocal and the force of the lyrics as they pack an emotional punch. It’s a sucker punch, indeed, recognizing the “same shade of …
Three new Americana tunes that will have you thinkin’ about the good times (and the old times)
Matt Wilson and Sinking City – “Enunciation, Pronunciation Blues”-If you’re a fan of New Orleans jazz and clever writing, definitely check out this unique song. It’s got that Frenchman Street charm to it, all the while utilizing some lovely “Nawlins” vernacular. The writing …
Three outstanding new acoustic singer songwriters to add to your collection
Ben Higginbotham – “Traveller”-This is an outstanding track that literally hooked me right from the start. The guitar is outstanding and the vocal is transcendent. I don’t always feature the whispery vocal style, but this one works insanely well. It puts me in …
An Evening with Alex Amen – Rising Folk Singer Songwriter
by Scott Pearce, Guest Contributor Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York October 27, 2026 I drove to Williamsburg on a Tuesday evening after work to find out if Alex Amen was real or an AI generation. Sixty-five miles, three bridges, the Holland …
Three lively new styles of folk music that show there’s more than one way to share “three chords and the truth”
Holly Alisha – “Sunflower”-This is an adorable song. I don’t mean that to minimize it as like “cutesy” at all, but more to say the composition of the track has elements of twee and throwback pop music in just the right amount to …
Three brand new indie folk pop tunes that will remind you why you decided to subscribe to this site
The Strumbellas – “Hanging Out in my Head”-I always appreciate when I find a song that feels like it comes from my own experience. I’m no songwriter, but I definitely feel a connection with this feeling of being in your own head. If …
Three exciting new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to perfect your autumn playlist
James Freeborn – “Postcards”-I’m a big fan of a song that can open with such gentleness that still carries emotional weight. Freeborn sings with a gentle energy that makes me want to listen even more closely. Bringing a style along the lines of …
Three new indie folk tunes that will be the perfect adds to your cozy fall playlist
Paper Towns – “Tell me it will all work out” ft. Kris Berry-There’s a subtle energy to this track that feels just the right level of cozy. It ushers the listener into the track which has a similar vibe to the lyrics. It’s …
Three new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song
Aubory Bugg – “just embers now”-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. There’s a charming element to the vocal that definitely captures my …
