Mookie and the Bab – “Passing through”-The acoustic style of this track won my heart right away. Then the vocal entered… with a crooning sincerity and charming lyricism… and I was hooked on Mookie and the Bab. Fans of Rayland Baxter and similar …
Three folk tracks that will challenge your perceptions of the genre
Dash Hammerstein – “Rolls Royce”-This song feels like an old fashioned tune. Even the instruments seem to be intentionally old fashioned with that slightly out-of-tune style (especially the piano). It’s meant to feel like an old timey soundtrack (if I had to guess). …
Three unique tracks meeting at the collision point of folk and rock music
Arts Fishing Club – “Space Cow”-We’ve been writing about Arts Fishing Club for many years. In fact, his story was one that pulled me in right away; he’s dedicated to making music and truly loves the process. That always resonates with me. This …
Site Favorite Anna Tivel Shines on “Outsiders”
Anna Tivel – “Outsiders” Anna Tivel is one of the most talented songwriters currently journeying across the American landscape. Her brand of earnest folk shines on the melancholy waltz “Outsiders”. This is the title track from her highly anticipated new album due August …
Our New Favorite Rock Act Thom Southern
Thom Southern – “Strange Invitations” We needed this brand of rock. Leaning into a ’90’s psych rock vibe, “Strange Invitations” shines with shoe gaze swagger. Carried by an infectious bass, vocally it reminds us of some of our favorite Dandy Warhols tracks. Odds …
Georgia Parker Wonders “Did You Get the Feeling?”
Georgia Parker – “Did You Get the Feeling?” UK songwriter Georgia Parker is uniquely clever. From the first line, she had our attention and has held it ever since. With her brand of songwriting, typically you find a formulaic sound ripe with acoustic …
Three indie rock tunes to put on your weekend cookout playlist
Luke Fraser – “Things can only get better”-There’s an easy going folk rock vibe to this track that makes it appeal right away. The lyrical message of the song seems to be about a relationship only getting better, but it sure seems like …
Three indie pop tracks that offer a range of production aesthetics
Glenn Thomas – “Pencil lines”-There’s an almost magical quality to the opening acoustic guitar riff on this track. It reminds me of something you might have found in the mid 60s from the folk revival bands. But at the same time, something about …
Three thoughtful indie folk songs that will appeal to our core audience
Bocce – “10 of swords”-There’s a calming acoustic style here that is sure to appeal to a lot of our regular readers. Bocce have a thoughtful writing style and some very captivating lyrics. The theme is ostensibly spiritual, pulling listeners into a conversation …
Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want to hear right away
Indianna Dawn – “More than a man”-There’s a captivating simplicity to the acoustic guitar work on this song. It ushers in a beautifully expressive vocal from the lead. The easy going sense of the track allows the listener to ease into the poetic …
