Nanuk – “By the Ocean”-It’s hard to explain how a song can be so chill and have such a good groove at the same time, but this track from Nanuk really has the best of both worlds. The lyrical message focuses on the …
Category: Folk
Three impassioned indie folk tracks that are sure to find a following from our readership
Thomas LaVine – “Make My Soul A River”-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic guitar work, check out this new song from Thomas LaVine. It’s a cathartic sway and a quality vocal that propels the song along nicely. The lyricism is poetic and …
Abby Webster Crafts Incredible Alt Country Ballads
Abby Webster – “Calliope” / “Sea Goat” Songwriter has a style that blends some of our favorite musical styles. We would be hard-pressed to find another artist who so embodies what Ear to the Ground is all about. “Calliope” is an upbeat tale …
Songwriter Harmony Redford Looks for “Approval of the Unknown”
Harmony Redford – “Approval of the Unknown” Young songwriter Harmony Redford has a talent which surpasses mere years of experience. “Approval of the Unknown” is a relatable exploration of the creative process, as well as existence itself. The track brings us into the …
Heartfelt and Beautiful Friday Tracks
Luke De-Sciscio – “Clever Ghost” “Clever Ghost” is one of our favorite songs in the new year. It is beautiful, not unlike a lot of folk troubadour Luke De-Sciscio’s work. There is a gentle sway here, only crafted by an artist of a …
Three engaging new Americana tracks to bring back a bit of that old fashioned charm
Nathan Evans Fox – “Some Lights”-There’s a lot to be said for good phrasing in a classic acoustic singer songwriter tune. Fox has that part figured out with this song. It just feels like you should believe every word he says. The guitar …
Three new acoustic folk tunes that will help you feel a wide range of meaningful emotions
The Ballroom Thieves – “Right On Time”-The Ballroom Thieves have honestly become a site favorite here lately. The indie folk sound they create feels like everything we loved about Mandolin Orange when they first emerged. The sound has elements of roots country blended …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three folk artists keeping the depth and beauty of the genre alive in 2024
McKay – “Last Man Alive”-I’ve thought on many occasions about what it would be like to be the last man alive. This song does a great job of expressing some of those sentiments. The acoustic guitar and piano work together really well on …
Three outstanding indie folk songs that will have you reminiscing the past and hoping for the future
Hello Darling – “Holy Water”-If you’ve been around my music coverage for any length of time, you know I’m a sucker for good harmonies. The gospel-like harmonies on the chorus of this track certainly allow it to take off. The clarity of the …
