Rae Isla – “What if I die flying over Oklahoma?”-Every once in a while I hear a track that just feels like it’s from another time in the best way. I got that vibe from this new track by Rae Isla. The understated …
Category: Roots
Three exciting new indie rock tracks, including a slow burn that will pull you right in
Samuel Matthews – “Mythomaniac”-I can’t quite put into words what this song does to me, but every time I’ve listened to it there’s been a tangible feeling that gets me. Matthews sings with this plaintive sincerity that reminds me of everything we loved …
Three indie folk tracks that give us the cozy fall vibes we’ve been craving
Daniel James McFadyen – “Diamond”-The acoustic guitar captured my attention with this song, but what held my attention with the early line about being made in the shape of his parents. As I listened and the vocal harmony entered the track, I was …
Three tracks in the Americana and roots music traditions that will have you longing for your loved ones
Matthew Payne – “Better Times”-I’ve featured Matthew Payne in the past and it’s easy to hear why he’s become a repeated “yes.” This music is the real deal. Everything from the gentle acoustic to the highlighting steel guitar feels like a sweet, meaningful …
Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one
neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is going to feel like it fits right in there. Neomi is an …
Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy”
Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels like it’s from a different era. It’s the kind …
Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face
The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job of carrying that narrative folk song, which tells a story that …
Joe Holtaway – A Necessary Folk Prophet For Our Time
Joe Holtaway – “Death to the IDF” This is a striking song that left me breathless. The songwriting is incredibly heartbreaking and meditative, and although Holtaway has became my favorite songwriter, I wish his songs were no longer needed. Lyrically, it speaks for …
Three delightful new tracks in the folk scene
The Pairs Music – “Little Light”-I’ve been a fan of the soft folk harmonies of The Pairs Music for a while now. This track fits within that style quite well. Fans of vintage and modern folk will find reason to love this song. …
Discover a pair of rootsy country tracks that will make you feel “homesick for somewhere I never been”
Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
