pragya – “one blink”-Take an acoustic guitar line that feels calm and comfortable, then add a vocal that has a similar calming sense to it… that’s pretty much the summary of this sound. The artist, pragya, reminds me of what I’ve always loved …
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The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Second Track – Jonathan Stephen Simons “Wayward Water”
Jonathan Stephen Simons – “Wayward Water”-I do love a good alliterative title, so they sort of had me at hello here. Once I clicked on the track, though, I was struck by this interesting combination of pop and folk that feels… satisfying. I …
Three folk pop tunes that will have you feeling blissful meditative energy
Moonmill – “Early Bird”-Everything about this instrumentation feels comfortable and engaging. The delicate vocal does a nice job of introducing the listener to the lyrical concept. Lyrically, it’s almost like reading someone’s diary that chronicles common actions with little nuggets of detail and …
Three tracks that define folk pop music in the 21st century
Bandwave – “Don’t Get Me Wrong”-At first blush, you’re going to say “this doesn’t sound like the 21st century.” You’re right! It sounds like the late 60s. That’s true. That’s also what makes it so magical. The vintage Fleetwood Mac energy feels just …
Three tracks at the intersection of folk and pop that will bring you peace
Cole Swensen – “Just You and Me”-I’ve been writing about Cole Swensen a good bit in the past year, including an artist interview. If you click play on this song, you’ll hear more of what I like so much about this talented artist. …
Three unique new tracks that mix folk and indie pop for some glorious soundscapes
Mezztly – “Meeting People”-I’ve felt equal parts vintage 70s pop rock and contemporary folk (i.e. Dodie Clark vibes) with this track. I’m not sure it even needs to have a category, though. It’s definitely the kind of track that makes sense in indie …
Three new folk tunes that lean in a meaningful pop direction
Euan Morris – “Hailey”-If you’re looking for an acoustic driven sound that pulls the listener in right away, definitely give Euan Morris a shot. The song has a heavily narrative style with the song’s namesake Hailey featuring right from the start. It appears …
Three folk pop tunes to enjoy and share with your friends
John Wlaysewski – “Tonight Will Live Forever”-If you ever spent a night with someone that was particularly memorable, this song will definitely resonate. The simple composition style and sincere lyrics work really well on this track. The balance between the guitar and the …
Three acoustic singer songwriters that go perfectly with your fall beverage of choice
Aleks Gray – “Please Come Home”-There’s a lovely peaceful energy to this track that connects immediately. The cathartic acoustic guitar work definitely stands out from the crowd. It feels like holding a warm cup of your favorite beverage, warming your hands and smelling …
Three energetic folk pop tunes to make your week better
Bryce French – “Please”-If you’re a fan of upbeat folk music, check out this new track from Bryce French. It’s a bit of a request, a love song with a cute expressive style. The lyrics give a fun and open declaration of desire. …
