Stevie Rae Stephens – “Forget You”-We don’t often feature a commercial pop sounding track, so when we do it’s because it’s really good. Stevie Rae Stephens has a full vocal sound that really stands out from the crowd. The delicate harmonies on the …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana scene that keep the past alive
Tom Webber – “Howling at the moon”-If you’re a fan of old school bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about Tom Webber’s sound. The effect on the guitars gives it a feeling of those late 50s and early 60s classic “roots …
Three folk singer songwriters that will help you fall in love with music again
Northwest Stories – “Buy My Folks a House”-The harmonies on this song are why I approved it. I don’t need to say anything else, really. Just listen to it. The songwriting is beautiful, the lyrics are delightful, and the harmonies are outstanding. It’s …
Featured Indie Rock Single: Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”
Rare Monk – “Vapor Skills”-When it comes to indie rock, I am always a sucker for a good beat and a clean melody. This track definitely has a cool energy to it. The dynamics between the moving beat and the coolness of the …
Three new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that will surprise you (in a good way!)
Good Morning Bedlam – “Vampire girl”-Horns! Creative songwriting! Harmonies! It’s not hard to hear why I like this song so much. There’s something about the clever lyrical concept that makes me happy. I like the chord progressions and the energy in the chord …
Album Review: Remedy Motel – We Are All Around Us
Fans of folk music will find a lot to enjoy on this new album from Remedy Motel titled We Are All Around Us. From the first notes on the album there’s a rich genre blend that’s going to find a lot of familiar …
Three acoustic folk tunes to bring some joy this Friday
Gabrielle Grace – “Could it be me”-If you like a sweet high vocal with an understated acoustic dimension, you’ll enjoy the opening of the song. However, once the lower vocal harmony enters it goes from good to great. There’s a gentle energy to …
Three of the best indie folk tunes we’ve heard in the summer of 2023
Lane Norberg – “Surprise”-The calming acoustic guitar at the beginning of this song is going to win over a lot of fans immediate. The vocal harmonies are wonderful as well, making the song feel comforting like a warm hug from an old friend. …
Album Review: hannah wyatt – underground
I’ve been writing about folk music for over 12 years now and this is one of the most intimate acoustic recordings I have heard in that time. Hannah Wyatt has created an intimate, beautiful album that invites the listener into her emotional space …
Three brand new tracks in the indie pop and indie rock world that you need to hear
Kat McKinney – “Sadderday”-This is a song about balance, maturity, and adulthood. It’s about figuring out how to make it in life in the craziness of “growing up” and finding what makes you happy. There’s a lot of complex emotions in this song. …
