Niamh Evans – “Fingers Crossed”-“In my head there is a version of you that is so in love.” Wow. The lyrics of this song are heartbreaking and they cover the theme of heartbreak. It’s looking back on a relationship at some of the …
Category: Folk
A pair of new folk tunes with exceptionally high production quality
Aaron Rizzo – “Florence Again”-The quality of the production on this track is absolutely outstanding. The lyrics are about the dream of being with someone and naming their daughter Florence. There’s a dreamlike energy to the way the vocal blends in the production …
Three unique folk singer songwriters that are perfect for your autumn playlist
Tom Webber – “I Am What I Am”-When I first clicked play on this song, my approval finger was hovering over the button almost immediately due to the great guitar playing… then the vocal entered and I smashed that “APPROVE” button. Webber writes …
Three Americana tracks that’ll rip your heart out, drown it in whiskey, and put it back
The Roseline – “Aloneness”-I clicked play on this song and lost track of time. No, I don’t mean like it went fast. I mean like I can’t even tell what year it is anymore. This song is like a time machine. As a …
Three superbly talented new folk artists you’ll want to have in your playlists
Luke Gard – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I clicked play on this song from Luke Gard, I felt a connection with the acoustic guitar. It feels like the kind of narrative folk you’d hear sitting around a campfire. I appreciate how Gard is …
Three new folk rock tunes bringing a forward momentum to a timeless genre
Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
Featured Single: VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds” energetic folk pop tune
VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds”-Fans of the early 21st century folk revival are going to find a lot like in this song from VOYAGR. There’s an energetic folk style to the song that invites listeners to sing along. The harmonies are absolutely magical on …
Three indie folk tracks that made me say “wow” upon first listen
Laura Lucas – “Valentine’s”-This song is about intimacy in both lyrics and composition. The delicate folk duo harmonies on this song stole my heart right away. I love the chords. I love the harmonies. I love the mood. In fact, I’m putting this …
3 of Our Favorite Songwriters
Lena Rayne Allen – “Reptile House” The music of Lena Ryan Allen perfectly encapsulates all we love and support in the world of indie music. Her dreamy instrumentation is a nice reprieve from the world outside our door. Vocally, her vulnerability and intimacy …
Featured Single: Moselle’s new folk punk tune “Pesticides” is delicate and assertive
It is 2003 and I’m sitting in the woods, feeling so mad at myself for my shortcomings in the journey of existing as a human. Twenty years later, I’d offer myself some compassion. Also twenty years later, I’d hear the perfect soundtrack to …
