Remy Sher – “Gettin Closer”-From the opening riff of this track, you might think it’s an Americana tune. Honestly, I’d be okay with calling it that. The steel guitar and overall swing time of the track makes it feel like a mid-century country …
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Featured Single: VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds” energetic folk pop tune
VOYAGR – “Canyon Winds”-Fans of the early 21st century folk revival are going to find a lot like in this song from VOYAGR. There’s an energetic folk style to the song that invites listeners to sing along. The harmonies are absolutely magical on …
Three indie folk tracks that made me say “wow” upon first listen
Laura Lucas – “Valentine’s”-This song is about intimacy in both lyrics and composition. The delicate folk duo harmonies on this song stole my heart right away. I love the chords. I love the harmonies. I love the mood. In fact, I’m putting this …
Featured Single: Moselle’s new folk punk tune “Pesticides” is delicate and assertive
It is 2003 and I’m sitting in the woods, feeling so mad at myself for my shortcomings in the journey of existing as a human. Twenty years later, I’d offer myself some compassion. Also twenty years later, I’d hear the perfect soundtrack to …
Three new and intriguing Americana artists for your consideration
Dipsea Flower – “Hummingbird”-The easy going feeling of this song resonated with me right away. There’s an wonderful character to the lead vocal on this track. The “let you be free” lyric does a really nice job of resonating with a sense of …
Three indie folk tracks that bring peace this autumn season
Ocie Elliott – “Come On By”-I lost track of how many times I’ve written about Ocie Elliott at this point. It’s easy to hear what I like about their music so much. This folk duo continues to bring a tender, joyful style of …
Three brand new folk rock tracks that remind us what a genre subgenre it is
Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
Album Review: Luke Beling – A Stone in the Mouth of the Ocean
When Luke Beling sent me this album, I was immediately intrigued by the title alone. A stone in the mouth of the ocean seems very… folk. I wanted to hear more once I heard the first few tracks. The guitar work is impressive …
Three captivating acoustic folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Kyle Szalay – “Inbetween”-This emotionally driven acoustic track is sure to capture the attention of a wide range of our followers. Szalay writes with sincerity that’s easy to hear in both the string work as well as the vocal intonation. The assuring lyric …
Three alt country tunes with shades of the past and present blended together
Aaron Rizzo – “Back in Five”-The mix of the electric guitars with more traditional instrumentation really defines this song. The vocal has a good solid base to it. The song has an intriguing stylistic blend that makes it feel both old fashioned as …
