The Bergamot – “Beauty That We See” ft. Notre Dame Children’s Choir-This song has several genres all blended together, but all told feels like an easy going rock track. I appreciate the folksy songwriting sensibility that is packaged in more of a rock …
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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 that show us the versatility of folk rock as a concept and genre
Jeff LeBlanc – “When You Wake Up”-If you’re a fan of chilled out music that combines elements of folk, rock, and pop, then this song is a definitely “yes.” LeBlanc has a cool, relaxed vocal style that urges the listener to lean in …
Three folk rock tracks that will have you sitting back in your chair to take it all in
Lizzy Dutton – “Won’t You Tell Me”-There’s a gentle energy to this track that I appreciate from first listen. I feel like every folk rock tune I eventually make the Laurel Canyon connection, but this song from Dutton really does have that kind …
Three rock tracks showing off the different subgenres within rock music
Meir Levine – “Something I Can Believe In”-Through the year, I usually find a half dozen songs like this that remind me that “they” do make music like they used to. It’s such a satisfying sound. This feels like a track that could …
Three engaging new singer songwriters at the connection point of rock, Americana, and alt country music
Adrien Latgé – “Fresh Air”-When I first found this song, I experienced a number of successive moments of joy. I like the beat and the overall vibe, but then the voice hit me as well. There were a few of these chord changes …
Three folk rock tracks that will prove to you that the genre doesn’t all sound the same
Joe Holt – “The Grind”-If you’ve been around the indie folk scene for a while, you’ll know Joe Holt’s name. He’s a known commodity, a talent, and always a joy to find his music in our queue. This track has some really lovely …
Three lovely folk rock songs that will remind you of the good old days
Matt Romagna – “I’ll Come Running”-There’s a lovely, easy going style to Matt Romagna’s style that makes it feel like the perfect blend of folk storytelling and rock energy. The production on this track is wonderful as well, connecting the vocal and the …
Three excellent tracks in the folk rock subgenre worth your consideration
Ian MacGinnis – “Let’s Try Living”-There’s a rhythmic structure to this song that pulls me in right from the start. Once the vocal enters the track, I can’t help but smile. The lyrical message is about the joy that we get from music …
Three folk rock tracks that will get you in the mood for the weekend
Minor Moon – “I Could See It Coming”-When I tell people I like folk rock music, this is pretty much the exact sound I’m talking about. Putting me in mind of Tom Petty from yesteryear and Dawes from more recent years, this song …
