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 …
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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 folk pop tunes to bring some bounce to your upcoming weekend
Elizabeth and the Catapult – “Responsible Friend”-The sound here is very intentionally vintage, which is evident right from the start. I’m not sure how they were able to get both the guitar and drum tones so locked into 60s style rock, but they …
Three outstanding new folk pop songs that will restore your faith in contemporary songwriters
Larkk – “First Kiss”-When I click play on this song, I feel like I just opened the sweetest music box. You know those ones from the movies with the sweet little melody that plays as the box opens. Once Larkk’s vocal enters the …
Three new folk pop tracks that will have you smiling all weekend
David Gorman – “Darlin’”-I’m an absolute sucker for a simple love song like this. Gorman’s guitar and vocal work here feels comfortable and familiar. The vocal harmony is just subtle enough to shine through. The lyrical concept is sweet and sincere, hoping to …
Three brand new folk pop tracks, including the latest from genre legends Johnnyswim
Lauren Mian – “Undertow”-I don’t always think of heavy percussive energy when it comes to folk pop, but it really works here well in this new track from Mian. The vocal is outstanding, which allows the listener to connect with every detail of …
Three breathtaking new singer songwriters, including a “song of the year” candidate
Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-Stop what you’re doing and really listen to this song. It’s such a wonderful bit of songwriting and Musette’s vocal is stunning here. The harmonies on the chorus are absolutely outstanding, winning me over again and again with each …
Three outstanding new folk pop tunes that will have you pickin’ and grinnin’
Something About Bears – “Honey”-Maybe it’s the lifelong Pooh Bear fan in me, but I couldn’t help but smile when I saw a song by a group of bears called “Honey.” A smackerel, as they say. I know if you read their PR …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Seventh Track – Jordan Whitlock, Memory Spells “No Surprises” (Cover)
Jordan Whitlock and Memory Spells – “No Surprises” (Radiohead Cover)-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was pretty much stopped in my tracks by the vocal. The overall energy of the song is almost oppressively slow… and it forces the …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Sixth Track – LOVELOVELOVE “Half-Life”
LOVELOVELOVE – “Half-Life”-I’ll say it right from the start… this is for fans of the sort of Adam Melchor and vaultboy style of folk-influenced pop that I’ve been covering for over a decade. I really enjoy this type of sad-boy pop music (and …



