Theo Kandel – “The Station”-If you’re a fan of rolling rock energy, definitely click play on this one. I’ve been featuring Kandel’s music for a few years now and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying yes. The lyrical agility here reminds …
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Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana
Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered into the microphone, yet it’s somehow perfectly in tune also. This is delicate …
Three new indie folk artists that you’ll want to follow as they rise up the charts
Daniel Del Russo – “Holding Onto Hope”-This is a delightful, charming piece of songwriting. The acoustic guitar holds a wonderful energy that is both welcoming and feels like you should sit back and just listen. Something about the thumping rhythmic structure that propels …
Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and folk music
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “When the Doctor Needs a Doctor”-This is one of those songs that feels like it is both timeless and incredibly prescient. There’s something about the instrumentation and pacing that reminds me a bit of Fleetwood Mac, yet there’s …
Three acoustic folk songs that will remind you why you love this genre so much
Highland Express – “Yellow Moon”-The buoyant energy of this acoustic folk track by Highland Express captures my attention with every listen. The guitar features prominently as the main backing instrument, but the full band carries the load here. The vocal has an understated …
Three energetic folk singer songwriters for fans of Hozier and Noah Kahan
Eric Kane – “right by my side”-There’s a magnetic energy to this track that spoke to me right at first listen. Something about the vocal quality feels like you’ve been listening to Kane for years, even if this is your first time clicking …
Three remarkable story-telling Americana tunes that will leave an impression on you
Noah Derksen and Lori McKenna – “Mercy on the Skyline”-I don’t remember exactly what I said the last time I reviewed Noah Derksen’s music, but I know I’ve liked everything he’s sent me. It’s easy to hear why in the opening of this …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that you’ll want to add to your rotation
Jane Symmes – “Keeping Your Sweater”-From the first line of this song about being hung over on a Sunday, I felt an immediate connection with Kris Kristofferson style writing. I’m sure he’d appreciate the spirit of this track. There’s an earthy, thoughtful lyricism …
Three new folk pop tracks that will have you easing back into your chair with total chill vibes
Jane Symmes – “Hollow”-There’s something inherently cathartic about this song. It is calming right from the start, with an acoustic guitar that captures the listener’s attention right away. The vocal is perfect in the mid range, allowing the listener to connect with the …
Three wonderful new folk tunes that bring sentimentality and beauty to the genre
Sierra Spirit – “Rodeo Clown”-I’ve been writing about folk music for well over a decade now and every time I find a song like this that catches my attention so completely, I feel something that can only be described as “chills.” Sierra Spirit’s …
