Zach Collester – “October”-I can’t exactly explain why, but something about this song feels like the late 2000-0s. It’s got this hint of emo that reminds me of a lot of songs that were popular in that era. Beyond that, though, there’s this …
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Three engaging new folk pop tunes for your weekend playlist
Olivia Zegers – “Taller”-There’s something special in Olivia Zegers’ vocal tone that won me over right from the start. It’s not too much of a stretch to say she’s in the Lizzy McAlpine style. The easy going, nostalgic element of this track is …
Three folk pop tracks that will brighten your weekend
Alex Siegel – “My True Friend”-If you’re looking for a subtle, easy going bit of folk songwriting, definitely cozy up next to this track from Alex Siegel. The opening lines are good, but honestly for me it’s the layered vocal on the second …
Three gifted folk singer songwriters that will bring some light to your midweek
Belle Shea – “Gift”-I try not to lead reviews with simple emotional responses, but honestly… I love this song. In the first line, I got chills (both when I processed and then when I sat down for coverage). I did two things before …
Introducing a pair of new songs at the intersection of Americana and Alt Country music
The Beard and the Bird – “Waitin’ on May”-It’s got swing. It’s got a sweet fiddle. It’s got incredible vocal harmonies. What’s not to like about this song? It’s great to hear that there are people in the 21st century making music that …
Three outstanding new folk rock tunes that you’ll want for your playlists (also a link to our NEW folk rock playlist)
Bryce French – “Settle Down”-Okay this is not some narrative trick — I literally had to go add this song to the song of the year candidate list before I started the review. That’s how highly I think of this track. Click play …
Five wonderful new folk and Americana tracks we discovered on the submission platform Groover
Wild Earp – “Florida Lee”-Ok I’m admittedly a sucker for play on words, so the “Florida Lee” and “fleur-de-lis” works really well. Instrumentally, the steel guitar kind of steals the show for me on this one. The vocal is great, sitting right in …
Three captivating love songs that show the versatility of the style; singer songwriters with their hearts on their sleeves
Bronson Campbell – “Here With You”-This is a love song to the millionth degree. I mean, I know that a love song is “just” a love song, but what I mean is that this is a really captivating love song. At the outset …
Three new Americana tracks that will remind you why you love this timeless genre
Ellie Holcomb – “What Would I Do Without You” (Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Cover)-We don’t feature covers all that often, so when we do you know it’s going to be something spectacular. That’s certainly the case with this exceptional track from Ellie …
Three new indie folk tracks to start your week off right
Daniel Del Russo – “Grow”-I’ve covered Del Russo several times in the past few years and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying “yes.” The production is clear and the guitar is charming. The vocal does a nice job of conveying lines …
