J.B. Boone – “Tularosa”-Okay, so this song has one of those first lines that makes you put down whatever you’re doing and pay attention. Just… listen. Stylistically this song has elements of both folk and indie pop, two of the most prominent genres …
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Three tracks that – ok just trust me with this one… trust your local curator today – these songs are all good and genre be danged
Alex Rogers – “Hand Me Down”-If you’re a fan of alt country and Americana music, there’s a lot to like about the style of this track from Alex Rogers. If you recall, last year one of my top artists was Red Clay Strays …
Three of the most beautiful soft Americana songs we’ve heard in recent years
*Alternative Title: HARMONIES FOR DAYS* The One Eighties – “Backseat Devil”-I’ve listened to this song several times and I’m always struck by two distinct observations; the harmonies are divine and I’m not sure I fully understand the lyrics. That’s ok, though, because the …
Three new indie folk tunes that will capture your attention on first listen
Raising Daughters – “House Song”-If you’re looking for a song that seems to bring together all the best of the down home sound, definitely click on this one. Harmonies? Gottem. A classic instrumentation that feels timeless? Got that too. And a sense of …
Three new folk tunes that will remind you why you love this old time storytelling genre
Brook St – “Crystal Palace Park”-There’s a chill, understated energy to this track that definitely caught my attention from first listen. The vocal harmonies are subtle yet satisfying. The poetic lyrical work is really well done. If you’ve ever been with someone that …
Three folk rock tracks that will prove to you that the genre doesn’t all sound the same
Joe Holt – “The Grind”-If you’ve been around the indie folk scene for a while, you’ll know Joe Holt’s name. He’s a known commodity, a talent, and always a joy to find his music in our queue. This track has some really lovely …
Three new folk tunes that lean in a meaningful pop direction
Euan Morris – “Hailey”-If you’re looking for an acoustic driven sound that pulls the listener in right away, definitely give Euan Morris a shot. The song has a heavily narrative style with the song’s namesake Hailey featuring right from the start. It appears …
Three folk tunes that feel like they’re from another time (in the best way)
Hills of Belgium – “Diamond Joe”-When I first heard this track, I was instantly interested in hearing more. The sound is fluid and engaging, the strings all rolling together nicely. I appreciate the quality of the lead vocal as it balances with the …
Three wonderful folk singer songwriters to put on your winter playlist
Dan Challis and Stephen Grady – “Morning Light”-If you’re a fan of folk duo harmonies, there’s a lot to like about this track from Dan Challis and Stephen Grady. The production is really clean on this track. I was impressed with it from …
Three outstanding singer songwriters making folk music you’ll be glad to discover
Glenn Kye – “Life Together”-Something about this song reminds me of community. Whether it’s church or a neighborhood gathering, the “rally around the campfire” vibe here is too good to pass up. The inflection of the lead vocal is outstanding and the harmonies …
