Della Moorman – “Smoke in the Room”-When the first line of a song is, “there’s a ghost in the jukebox, there’s dust on the floorboards” you know you’re in for a treat. Name me one artist on Music Row who would even think …
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Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend
The Burney Sisters – “Barely Mine”-This new track, “Barely Mine,” from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we’ve heard all year. The pop chord structure and overall energy reflects that mid-’70s Fleetwood Mac style that many of …
Three magical new indie folk tunes that will make you thankful for heartfelt songwriting
Neomi – “I Wish I Never Met You”-I’m not sure how many times I’ve featured Neomi’s music by this point, but it’s quite a few. It’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. There’s a lovely genre blend here that connects folk …
Three unique tracks bringing an contemporary twist to the indie rock genre
Emily Rose Burnett – “erase me”-This song feels like it lives at the intersection of indie pop and indie folk music. There’s an understated bassline that feels like the connective tissue holding it all together. Burnett’s vocal provides a lovely texture that makes …
Three new Americana tracks that will get your weekend playlist going
Grant Malloy Smith – “Tear Trail”-For those of you that know my other life as an educator, you might know that I’m a historian. So when a song like this comes across my desk, I’m immediately interested in the message that it’s going …
Three excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist
Our Atlantic Roots – “Fly Mr Owl”-There’s a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this one works well. The layers are deeply satisfying. Of course the vocal …
Three unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood
Roman Lakes – “Home Tonight”-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows the lyrics to be communicated with a soft, engaging style. If you have ever …
Three new alt country tracks that will have you ordering another round
Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier echoes that …
Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you why you fell in love with the genre
If Diamonds Rust – “Ghost”-I’ve been a sucker for a good folk duo for about as long as I can remember. This track has all of those good butterfly feelings you hope to feel with a folk tune. The lead vocalists are both …
Featuring a pair of new Americana tracks that bring the past into the present with great messages
Admiral Radio – “Love Is Alchemy”-This isn’t my first time featuring an Admiral Radio track and I’m certain it won’t be my last. Their sound is just about as sweet as you’ll find in music today. The harmonies are heavenly. I appreciate the …
