Gold Spectacles – “Living hell”-The rhythm and flow of this track is infectious and enjoyable. There’s a whole vibe here that reminds me of something vintage while also brand new. I can’t quite put my finger on the production decisions that make it …
Category: Folk
Three pop-flavored folk songs you’ll want for your summer playlist
Eliza Harrison Smith – “August”-This is a song that will make you feel a little hot under the proverbial collar. It’s about the sweltering heat of the month of August… but it’s also about the heat of a summer romance. Smith writes with …
Three alt country tracks to capture your attention, including a song of the year candidate from the Passion Fruit Boys
Denitia – “Old friend”-We first found Denitia in 2022 and have covered this artist’s music a few times already. There’s a genuine throwback country style to the music that definitely speaks to me. The sincerity in the lyrics and overall composition style pops …
3 Incredible New Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Aleksi Campagne – “Rome” The music of this Canadian songwriter is a brilliant mix of the styles we regularly cover on Ear to the Ground. It starts with an acoustic folk ballad, before exploding into beautiful instrumentation. “Rome” is an existential track that …
Three brand new swoon-worthy indie folk songs for your consideration
Goodnight Moonshine – “What do you wanna know?”-This is a playful, sexy little song about hooking up. There’s an intimacy to the song that makes for a little bit of that nervous laughter and giddiness while listening. The flirty folk harmony works really …
Three gentle singer songwriter songs that will speak to your soul
Elle Mitchell – “Hold on to Neverland”-I’ve become a bit of a sucker for sweet singer songwriter pieces about Peter Pan’s universe. There’s something endearing about the dreamlike sensibility to this song that makes it immediately connect. Mitchell’s voice is captivating. The vocal …
Three folk singer songwriters you want to follow this year
Max Garcia Conover and Ben Cosgrove – “Fadeaway Gus”-Stop what you’re doing and listen to this song. It reminds me a little of Ben Folds’ classic storytelling songs. It’s piano-driven and emotional. But I’ll be darned if we don’t all know a “Gus” …
Artist Interview: The prolific folk singer Joe Purdy returns with THREE albums this year
The last time I interviewed Joe Purdy was in the “before times.” It was before the pandemic. It was before a political shift in the United States. It was before so many things that now characterize our world. Life seemed simpler then and …
Three Americana tunes that are sure to improve your week
Joe Purdy – “My loving arms”-If you’ve been around folk music for any length of time, you know the inimitable Joe Purdy. We’ve covered him here in the past. His recent songwriting has brought him to a fascinating place as a songwriter. The …
Three indie folk tracks to bring a chilled out aesthetic to your weekend
Torri Weidinger – “Her song”-There’s a beautiful, breathtaking sweetness to this track that immediately stood out for me. Let me introduce you to Torri Weidinger, a gifted songwriter and performer. This piece has an acoustic fingerpicked guitar as the baseline, but an absolutely …
