John Calvin Abney – “Last Chance”-If you’re a fan of folk music that has a cool rock edge to it (think Rayland Baxter), then you’ll find a lot to like from John Calvin Abney’s music. Everything from the phrasing to the clear electric …
Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country
Nathan Evans Fox – “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra and Cigarettes)”-This is one of the most unique songs I’ve found in all of 2025. It does something that I absolutely love… blending the sacred and the profane. This is lived life for me; it’s not …
Three folk singer songwriters that remind us why subtlety is an art
Cole Swensen – “even though it’s not a lifetime”-When this track came up in my submission list, I stopped what I was doing to just listen. This doesn’t happen to me very often, but it sure did with this latest release from Cole …
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. …
Three new introspective folk tunes that you’ll want for your thoughtful summer playlist
Savanna Leigh – “tightrope”-If you’ve been around my writing any time in the past year or so, you’ve heard me sing the praises of Lizzy McAlpine. So when I say that Savanna Leigh initially reminded me of McAlpine’s introspective and meaningful style, you …
Three outstanding new Indie Rock tracks with comparisons to Good Old War, U2, and Oasis
The Sways – “I have been the moon”-If you’re a fan of easy going rhythm and blues music, definitely give this track a shot. I love the harmonies on this track and the way the whole vibe makes me feel like it’s the …
Three new tracks in the twee and indie pop space that make it physiologically impossible not to smile (cold hearts may be exempt, terms and conditions below)
Jackson Quinn – “Move me”-It’s really easy to hear why I approved this track. The audio textures are absolutely glorious with vocal and piano effects that feel intimate and endearing. There’s something about the plaintive piano playing that feels like it was carefully, …
Three new tracks bringing acoustic folk that brings peace in times of trial
MAAR – “Seismic”-There’s an antiquated style to this song, but I mean that in the best way possible. Maybe another word for it is “timeless,” but the notion of an antique sound just tickles my fancy today. The vocals are unhurried, careful, and …
Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre
The Burney Sisters – “South of Tennessee”-I’m not sure if I’ve covered these sisters before or if I’ve just listened to this track so many times that it feels like it’s been around for years. I love this sound from the Burney Sisters. …
EP Review: Eli Lev – Past Lives EP
Eli Lev is a storyteller. These stories will pull you forward and backward in time, upward and downward in emotion, with a beautiful sense of humanity throughout. Everything from the sound samples in the opening track to the final chords of the last …
