Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-Stop what you’re doing and really listen to this song. It’s such a wonderful bit of songwriting and Musette’s vocal is stunning here. The harmonies on the chorus are absolutely outstanding, winning me over again and again with each …
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Three outstanding new folk pop tunes that will have you pickin’ and grinnin’
Something About Bears – “Honey”-Maybe it’s the lifelong Pooh Bear fan in me, but I couldn’t help but smile when I saw a song by a group of bears called “Honey.” A smackerel, as they say. I know if you read their PR …
Three new tracks that bring out the best of traditional folk while adding a bit of modern flair
Cole Swensen – “less than what i need”-If you’ve been around my coverage at all in the past year, you’ve seen me talk about Cole Swensen… a LOT. To be honest, I feel like I’m almost running out of ways to describe how …
Three folk tunes that will stop you in your tracks… so maybe slow down and click play
Matthew Payne – “The Light I Cannot See”-I liked this song the first time I heard it, but when I clicked play on it to write I… couldn’t. I just… sat, dumbfounded… and a little bit broken (in a good way). There’s something …
Three indie rock tracks that show we’re not crazy for featuring folk and indie rock on our site
John Calvin Abney – “Last Chance”-If you’re a fan of folk music that has a cool rock edge to it (think Rayland Baxter), then you’ll find a lot to like from John Calvin Abney’s music. Everything from the phrasing to the clear electric …
Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country
Nathan Evans Fox – “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra and Cigarettes)”-This is one of the most unique songs I’ve found in all of 2025. It does something that I absolutely love… blending the sacred and the profane. This is lived life for me; it’s not …
Three folk singer songwriters that remind us why subtlety is an art
Cole Swensen – “even though it’s not a lifetime”-When this track came up in my submission list, I stopped what I was doing to just listen. This doesn’t happen to me very often, but it sure did with this latest release from Cole …
Three delightful new tracks in the folk scene
The Pairs Music – “Little Light”-I’ve been a fan of the soft folk harmonies of The Pairs Music for a while now. This track fits within that style quite well. Fans of vintage and modern folk will find reason to love this song. …
Three new introspective folk tunes that you’ll want for your thoughtful summer playlist
Savanna Leigh – “tightrope”-If you’ve been around my writing any time in the past year or so, you’ve heard me sing the praises of Lizzy McAlpine. So when I say that Savanna Leigh initially reminded me of McAlpine’s introspective and meaningful style, you …
Three new tracks bringing acoustic folk that brings peace in times of trial
MAAR – “Seismic”-There’s an antiquated style to this song, but I mean that in the best way possible. Maybe another word for it is “timeless,” but the notion of an antique sound just tickles my fancy today. The vocals are unhurried, careful, and …
