Kash’d Out – “King of the Coop” ft. Tropidelic-This might not be the genre you expect to hear when you click on a (predominantly) folk blog, but trust me when I say this track is OUTSTANDING. The production is fantastic. The bass hits …
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Three outstanding indie folk tunes, including one that’s a six-minute work of art
Bryse Taylor – “Unwound”-If you like fingerpicking, boy are you in the right place. I think I write about a fingerpicking folk tune just about every other day. This one by Bryse Taylor is excellent; the guitar is great, the vocal solid, and …
Three excellent new indie folk tunes that will calm your spirit
Georgi Krastev – “Mountain Mare”-If you’ve been around my writing for any length of time, you know I love some good gentle fingerpicking acoustic guitar work. This song fits that mold beautifully. There’s also some delicate vocal harmonies that follow, making it a …
Three Americana tracks that will remind you that classic music never gets old
Tricia Collins – “In the Light of the Moon”-From the first guitar notes of this song, I was hooked. Collins has a beautiful voice that is the heart and soul of the song. The combination of thoughtful lyrics and a great vocal make …
Three swoon-worthy tracks right at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Sound of Honey – “City”-If you’re looking for a relaxing style of indie pop music that feels like it’s influenced by folk music as well, give Sound of Honey’s impeccable “City” a chance. It’s an intriguing reflection on “getting away.” The image that …
Three vibey pop rock tracks that you’ll want for your playlists immediately
Mae Krell – “Imposter Syndrome”-There’s a chill vibe to this track that immediately captures my attention. Krell has a great, soulful vocal that works really well for the overall style. But it’s the lyrics – oh my word – the lyrics about imposter …
Three beautiful genre-blending and genre-bending tracks for your consideration
Hayden Miles – “Oh Penny”-I don’t know the story behind this song’s genesis, but I really appreciate how clearly the vocal comes through. The bluesy pop rock style establishes a groove that’s easy to enjoy for listeners of a wide variety of genres. …
2021 Song of the Year: Greg’s Picks 10-1
10) Mackin Carroll – “Vampires”-When I say this song came out of nowhere for me, I mean that. I had never heard of Mackin Carroll. I’m not even sure I know how to identify the genre of this song. Is it Americana? Is …
Three unique new tracks in the indie pop and indie folk genre space
Matt Pond PA – “Spaceland” ft. Matthew Caws-We’ve covered Matt Pond PA around here a few times in the past several years. Although this track is listed as indie pop, it’s pretty similar to a lot of pop folk we’ve covered over the …
Three new tracks with a groove to put a smile on your face
Still Waters – “Fly away”-This song has it all. There’s a nice groove, a quality lead vocal, and some lovely balanced production. It will have you singing along, clapping along, and dreaming of better days. It’s about the inherent desire to escape your …
