Joe Holt – “The Grind”-If you’ve been around the indie folk scene for a while, you’ll know Joe Holt’s name. He’s a known commodity, a talent, and always a joy to find his music in our queue. This track has some really lovely …
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Three new folk tunes that lean in a meaningful pop direction
Euan Morris – “Hailey”-If you’re looking for an acoustic driven sound that pulls the listener in right away, definitely give Euan Morris a shot. The song has a heavily narrative style with the song’s namesake Hailey featuring right from the start. It appears …
Three folk tunes that feel like they’re from another time (in the best way)
Hills of Belgium – “Diamond Joe”-When I first heard this track, I was instantly interested in hearing more. The sound is fluid and engaging, the strings all rolling together nicely. I appreciate the quality of the lead vocal as it balances with the …
Three wonderful folk singer songwriters to put on your winter playlist
Dan Challis and Stephen Grady – “Morning Light”-If you’re a fan of folk duo harmonies, there’s a lot to like about this track from Dan Challis and Stephen Grady. The production is really clean on this track. I was impressed with it from …
Three outstanding singer songwriters making folk music you’ll be glad to discover
Glenn Kye – “Life Together”-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies …
New tracks for your late fall playlists
Lucie Glang and Joe Pope – “Little Me”-This song captured my attention from first listen. The atmospheric acoustic work sets a mysterious mood right from the start. The light and gentle vocal does a nice job of inviting the listener into a more …
Three folk pop tunes to enjoy and share with your friends
John Wlaysewski – “Tonight Will Live Forever”-If you ever spent a night with someone that was particularly memorable, this song will definitely resonate. The simple composition style and sincere lyrics work really well on this track. The balance between the guitar and the …
Three new folk pop tracks that create a pathway for connection
Callie Young – “Falling Either Way”-If I could bottle the energy of this track from Callie Young, I would. It’s just a delightful sound with bright acoustic elements and a sweet string orchestration in the background. The toe-tapping folk energy on the chorus …
Three acoustic folk tracks that will capture your attention
The National Forest – “Say You’re Mine”-The calm acoustic guitar fits like a glove with the velvety vocal style here. This is the type of song that reminds me why I fell in love with folk music years ago. It’s emotionally driven, musically …
Three distinctly different types of folk that show the versatility of the genre
Wildflowers – “Down the Line”-I’m a big fan of the vocal harmonies on this song. I feel like I could just stop the review there. “Incredible vocal harmonies.” But you know what, the rest of the song is great too. There’s a timeless …
