Anna Tivel – “Desperation”-We’ve been featuring Anna Tivel’s music for years. Her songwriting always has a precision that takes me several listens to fully catch the meaning. There’s a poetic phrasing that really pops on this track “Desperation.” The lyric soars on the …
Category: Folk
Three new indie folk songs that will remind you why you follow our site
Lily Kershaw – “Poem Song”-The calm piano work on this song is enough to pull in even the hardest hearted listener… but then the lyrics and Kershaw’s gorgeous voice just make the song even more special. This is a remarkable performance. The lyrics …
Three acoustic folk tracks to bring a little joy this late April
Laura Lucas – “When the Fire Started”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music, there’s a lot to like about this new song from Laura Lucas. The vocal harmonies are magical from the very start. It’s a love song with a gentle and …
Three new acoustic folk singer songwriters for your springtime playlist
Theo Kandel – “Lunch”-Theo Kandel is one of those artists who has entered into the “almost automatic yes” category. It’s easy to hear why when you click play on this song. It’s clear, engaging, and has a mood that makes the listener instantly …
Three new tracks in the Americana genre for your consideration
Joel D’Aubin – “Come Home”-This is a song about hard work and dedication. The instrumentation is a bit more chill than the Americana we’ve been curating lately, but I really liked the vocal harmonies here. There’s a whole atmospheric vibe about the song …
Dreamy and Expressive New Talent
Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling” “Think You’re Falling” has an unescapable hip shaking ability we could not ignore. The bass is especially groovy, while the vocals are the perfect amount of smooth. We classify this track in its own category; indie dream, …
Three new folk pop tracks to bring some atmospheric calm this weekend
Alara – “Even When It’s Over”-There’s a magical energy to this song that you’ll hear from the moment Alara starts singing. The sweetness in the line, “think I’m gonna love you forever” resonates. The lyrical concept of the song is that “even when …
Three indie folk tracks you’ll definitely want to hear this evening
Glenn Thomas – “Certain Things Remind Me Of You”-Something about this track reminds me a bit of “These are a few of my favorite things.” The list of significant every day items connecting with a loved one feels good here. Thomas writes with …
Three thoughtful new folk tunes that will connect with your heart
Our Atlantic Roots – “I Do”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk harmony duos, you’ll find a lot to like about this sound from Our Atlantic Roots. It’s a love song, for sure. It’s not just about a relationship; this is about the …
Three outstanding new folk tunes that remind us why we started blogging in the first place
Peacemode – “My love (is like a waterfall)”-When I started blogging many years ago, it was because I wanted to share indie artists with my friends. The sound of a band like Peacemode fits that mold perfectly, bringing an energetic yet melodically satisfying …



