Strange Pilgrims and Kelly McFarling – “Embers (Remix)”-There’s nothing I can say here that will prepare you for the auditory goodness that is the vocal blending on this track. It’s beautiful with a CSNY style of timeless folk vocals highlighted by unconventional melodic …
Three engaging new indie folk tunes that immediately stand out from the crowd
Romain Alix – “Still Here”-The atmospheric work on this song stands out right away. The haunting, emotional vocal style captivates right from the start of the song. It demands the attention of the listener in the way that Bon Iver did when he …
Three different types of rock music that will put you in a contemplative mood
Honeywhip – “Flip phone (demo)”-I guess if you’ve been on the site for a while you know I’m in the flip phone generation, but that’s not the sole reason I wanted to feature this track. The real reason is that it has heart …
Three soulful Americana tracks that will stop you in your tracks due to their timeless character
Kurt Lee Wheeler – “Portland (Grass version)”-I’m a big fan of when a first line of a song really pops. This one goes, “It’s not that I hate leavin’ Portland, it’s that I hate losin’ you.” Wow. Heartache, purpose, direction, sentiment, emotion… it’s …
Three new indie folk tracks that will have you looking hopefully toward spring
Eva Rose King – “The End of an Era”-There’s a peaceful sentiment to this track that caught my attention on first listen. It has some nice production elements that give the folksy main melody some additional texture. The percussive style in the background …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana subgenres that will capture your heart
Sophia Zamani – “Big City Blues”-I’m not sure if this song is a true story and in country music, the truth doesn’t really matter. If it feels true, then it’s worth singing. This song feels true. It’s about a love that moved away …
Three unique new tracks that mix folk and indie pop for some glorious soundscapes
Mezztly – “Meeting People”-I’ve felt equal parts vintage 70s pop rock and contemporary folk (i.e. Dodie Clark vibes) with this track. I’m not sure it even needs to have a category, though. It’s definitely the kind of track that makes sense in indie …
Three new acoustic folk songs that feel absolutely timeless
Ricky Asch – “town of eternal snow”-The opening of this song is a gentle acoustic style that I really appreciate, but once the harmonies start this track goes from good to fantastic. There’s something about a subtle harmony that resonates so well here. …
Three outstanding new folk singer songwriters you’ll want to include in your playlists
Joshu – “way back home”-I often tell people that we prefer traditional folk styling, but a sound like this from Joshu has both traditional and contemporary elements in equal measure. It’s a wonderful, relaxing sound that highlights the colorful combination of a relaxing …
Three alternative forms of pop music that will win over your skeptical heart
Georgie Winchester – “The Signs”-In the past year or so I’ve gone from saying “hey Georgie Winchester is pretty good” to squealing like a Beatle girl as I eagerly click on Georgie’s new releases. If you’re a fan of the intersection of contemporary …
