Daniel Asher – “never again”-You’ll notice right from the beginning of this song that Daniel Asher is a vocalist on another level. The whole atmospheric energy feels like contemporary worship music… and when you listen to the lyrics, you’ll hear that it’s actually …
A pair of new tracks from SAMAH to get your blood pumping and your body jumping
SAMAH – “Femme Fatale”-If you’ve been around music as long as I have, you’ve seen versions of disco dance music in virtually every possible style. Here we have it again with a fresh new crispness and, honestly, it works. The lyrical message of …
Introducing a pair of introspective folk tracks from site favorites Anna Tivel and Cole Swensen
Anna Tivel – “Gunmetal Blue”-If you’ve been reading my coverage of folk music for any length of time, you know I’ve been writing about Anna Tivel for years. I once got to meet her at a show in Akron, Ohio and she’s just …
Featured Single: Jillian Lake – “Human”
Jillian Lake – “Human”-If you’re new around here, maybe you haven’t seen our coverage of Jillian Lake, but she’s one that we’ve featured a few times already. We’re back with another feature because it’s really, really well done. There’s an intimacy to this …
Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you what a timeless genre it really is
Liberandos – “Blood Orange”-If you’re looking for some unconventional rhythm and a captivating overall performance, give this track a spin. I’m not sure who they sound like, but I think the closest I can come up with is probably Mumford and Sons. I …
Three new tracks in the Americana and rootsy folk world that you’ll want to hear right now
Leeann Skoda and Ryan O’Reilly – “Things we just don’t talk about”-This song is about life after an ended relationship. It’s about memory and heartache. It’s about moving on. It’s also about how hard it is to deal with trauma and difficulty without …
Three new tracks in the alt pop space that will give you chills up your spine
Sidney – “anything”-One of the great privileges of writing a music blog for the past decade plus is that I’ve gotten to hear some of the most incredible underrated artists. Sidney is an emerging alt pop artist who absolutely wears her heart on …
Three brand new indie folk singer songwriters you’ll want to share with friends
Lonely Mountain – “Night Passage”-I don’t typically approve songs with a longer introduction, so when I do it’s because the rest of the song is SO GOOD I couldn’t pass it up. That’s the case with this outstanding track from Lonely Mountain. It …
Three emerging Americana artists for your favorite playlists
Remy Sher – “If She Left (I Think I’d Miss Her)”-I’m a sucker for an understated lyric in the vein of Blaze Foley or even John Prine. I don’t think it’s overstating that this track has some of that chill, easy going Americana …
Three new tracks at the intersection of adult contemporary and indie pop — must hear for fans of moody music like Billie Eilish
Sophia Louisa – “Right Behind You”-If you’re a fan of moody, introspective music, definitely check out this new track from Sophia Louisa. It’s a captivating style of songwriting that encourages the listener to lean in and listen close. The overall energy of the …
