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 …
Tag Archives: folk music
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 …
Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre
The Burney Sisters – “South of Tennessee”-I’m not sure if I’ve covered these sisters before or if I’ve just listened to this track so many times that it feels like it’s been around for years. I love this sound from the Burney Sisters. …
Three new bands at the intersection of folk and classic rock for fans of Dawes
House Above The Sun – “King of the Valley (Restless Idealist)”-In typical folk rock fashion, this track is ultimately the story of a broken relationship and the unfortunate turn to alcohol for soothing. “It’s just another cold and lonely morning…” is the repeated …
Three brand new folk tracks, including an instant-add to the song of the year candidate list
Katherine Winston – “Loving You”-When I got to the end of the first line of this song, I got chills. That’s not something that can be easily manufactured or packaged in a track; it just is either there or it’s not. Winston’s vocal …
