Hannah Juanita – “Granny’s Cutlass Supreme”-I’ve listened to this track more times than I care to admit since we received the submission. I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying that I know people like the main character here, but… let’s just say the sentiments are …
Tag Archives: folk music
Album Review: Bright Arcana – To the Terrible Blood
If you’re looking for experimental and interesting stylings mixed with folk and rock music, look no further than the latest album from accomplished musician Bright Arcana. This name evokes an interesting mix in and of itself, brightness combined with secrecy. It’s a unique …
Three exceptional new indie and dream pop tracks you’ll want to follow
Mindy Gledhill – “The Edge of the World”-There’s an exceptional energy to this song that’s hard to put into words without saying, “you just need to listen.” I don’t mean to compare too many artists to Lizzy McAlpine this year, but honestly this …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to liven up your summer playlists
Oliver Hazard – “Wild Eyed Blue”-The opening line of this song is, “I killed the king.” Wow. I appreciate everything about this song from the rowdy energy to the exceptional harmonies. If you miss the Mumford and Sons foot-stomping folk of the early …
Three captivating folk tunes we discovered to make your summer sweeter
Shallow Alcove – “Waiting for the Tulips”-Everything about this track wins my heart; the endearing vocal, the subtle instrumentation, and the gentleness of the vocal harmonies are all just wonderfully well done. If you’ve been around my writing for a while, you know …
Album Review: The Honey Badgers – The Earth Turns and So Do We
From the very first guitar notes of this album by The Honey Badgers, I knew I was going to like it. Call it artful folk or contemplative folk or orchestral folk… by whatever genre name, it is beautiful. The harmonies on the opening …
Three outstanding new indie pop tracks at the intersection of pop and folk music
Sixten – “Living Comes With Dying”-This might seem like a melancholy song at first listen, but trust me when I say there’s a lot of good vibes at the heart of it. While the focus is ostensibly on dying, the main message of …
Three dynamic folk tracks that are summer playlist ready!
Alex Flovent – “Don’t Wait for Summer”-This track has a ton of energy right from the start; it’s the kind of dramatic song that’s sure to stand out from the crowd for a lot of listeners. The lead vocal is strong, putting me …
Three acoustic indie folk songs that keep a classic genre alive
Caleb Hearn – “If It Wasn’t For You”-I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to this song. There’s something about the sincerity in the lyrical buildup that feels deeply moving to me. The acoustic guitar sets the mood, but the heartfelt vocal …
Three new takes on an old genre; Americana done right
William Wallace – “Closer by the Firelight”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I found myself engaged with every element. The acoustic guitar is great, the vocal feels familiar, and the lyrics are complex, making me listen closely every time. …
