Ron Pope – “A little more love” (feat. von Grey)-Ron Pope doesn’t really need introduction, especially to followers of this site. I admire that Pope has such a loyal following, yet still releases his music through indie channels. I love the juxtaposition in …
Category: Folk
Volunteer Offers Hope With Exceptional “Found You in the Fire”
This one is a solid piece of songwriting. Volunteer is the project of artist Cory Quintard, who has continued to gain traction by crafting thoughtful and emotive tracks that will connect with many listeners. “Found You in the Fire” reminds us why we …
Thursday Best Tracks: A Whitesnake Cover and a Parent’s Lament
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – “Leave Me Alone” “Leave Me Alone” has a big and bouncy sound that will force you to move. The groove of it is similar to Big Data and similar acts, but has some refreshing …
Three indie pop tracks to get your groove going
Smokehouse – “Brazil”-This track has taken off! It’s only been out a few days and is really doing well. We’re here to give it all our love (heh) — or at least a boost to our dedicated indie pop fans. If you like …
3 Uniquely Talented Songwriters
Glenn Thomas – “Black Muddy River” (Grateful Dead Cover) We were absolutely blown away by this one. From the intimate vocals, to the classic instrumentation, “Black Muddy River” is a representation of the best of us. After garnering praise from the likes of …
Top 25 Folk Music Blogs for 2020
We are excited to present our top 25 folk music blogs for 2020. These are arbitrary rankings from the musings of a fellow folk blogger. We look at style, depth of coverage, and frequency of posting. If you disagree with our list, feel …
Three engaging acoustic singer songwriters
Madeline Finn – “Neat”-From the very start of this track, the steel guitar seems to command the attention of the listener. Once Finn’s vocal enters the track, there’s a haunting energy that absolutely stands out. It’s about finding your soul and seeking out …
Something Entirely Different: 3 Stop and Listen Tracks
The Heavy Hours – “Don’t Walk Around” 2020 needs this track. A fun and lovely track, “Don’t Walk Away” encompasses the accepting hold of folk rock. Mixing multiple genres, The Heavy Hours play a tight but bouncy and fun sound that drips with …
Three new indie folk tunes to keep the genre alive
The Sea The Sea – “Stumbling Home”-There’s a beautiful chemistry between the duo voices of The Sea The Sea. There’s a delicate quality to the recording that pulls me in right away. The sparing production work is perfect for the overall style. Something …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to make your midweek
SYML – “The Dark”-We’ve covered SYML in the past and it’s easy to hear why we keep saying yes. The intimacy in the recording style is fascinating. The purity of the vocal is absolutely the central point of the tune. Something about this …
