The opening track “How” on Josephine Neumann‘s album has an acapella vocal that is sure to capture the attention of any listeners. The second song “Soon Enough” unfolds in a beautiful acoustic guitar with a quality vocal. It’s easy to hear why this …
Category: Folk
Three engaging new singer songwriters you’ll want for your summer playlist
Wax Owls – “Freckle”-If you’ve been around my folk music coverage for any length of time, this sound is probably familiar to you. It’s a folksy energy with a good guitar and an outstanding vocal; that’s something I’m always happy to support. This …
Three outstanding new indie pop tracks at the intersection of pop and folk music
Sixten – “Living Comes With Dying”-This might seem like a melancholy song at first listen, but trust me when I say there’s a lot of good vibes at the heart of it. While the focus is ostensibly on dying, the main message of …
Three dynamic folk tracks that are summer playlist ready!
Alex Flovent – “Don’t Wait for Summer”-This track has a ton of energy right from the start; it’s the kind of dramatic song that’s sure to stand out from the crowd for a lot of listeners. The lead vocal is strong, putting me …
Three acoustic indie folk songs that keep a classic genre alive
Caleb Hearn – “If It Wasn’t For You”-I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to this song. There’s something about the sincerity in the lyrical buildup that feels deeply moving to me. The acoustic guitar sets the mood, but the heartfelt vocal …
Three new takes on an old genre; Americana done right
William Wallace – “Closer by the Firelight”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I found myself engaged with every element. The acoustic guitar is great, the vocal feels familiar, and the lyrics are complex, making me listen closely every time. …
Three acoustic folk tracks with subtle, contemplative energy
Bree Rusev – “Finish Line”-There’s a sweetness to this track that makes it stand out from the crowd immediately. We’ve featured Bree Rusev in the past, so it’s easy to hear why we were excited to have her back. The captivating acoustic style …
Three indie pop tracks that will surprise you with how much they stand out from the crowd
Graham Mitchell – “A Beating Soul”-If you’re looking for an up tempo pop song that’s right on the line between indie pop and indie rock, definitely add this one to your playlist. I love the unconventional chord changes on the chorus. It’s the …
Three quality Americana tunes that will remind you why you love the genre so much
Riley Catherall – “South of Somewhere”-This is a GREAT song. If you’re a fan of the Jason Isbell turn in Americana music in the past decade or so, you’ll find a lot to like about Riley Catherall’s sound. It’s lyrically rich, melodically pleasing, …
Three excellent tracks in the folk rock subgenre worth your consideration
Ian MacGinnis – “Let’s Try Living”-There’s a rhythmic structure to this song that pulls me in right from the start. Once the vocal enters the track, I can’t help but smile. The lyrical message is about the joy that we get from music …
