Harpers – “Shine on me again”-The balance in the opening of this song is really appealing. The organ lays a base that feels authentic and moving. The vocal does a good job of nestling into the sound without being overbearing. This style reminds …
Tag Archives: Indie folk
Three indie folk tunes you have to hear to believe
Farewell Teddy – “And so it goes”-The vocal harmonies on this track remind me of some of the classic folk bands of the 60s like CSNY. The lead vocal on this song is really well delivered with the high harmony making it pop …
Three new indie folk tunes to keep the genre alive
The Sea The Sea – “Stumbling Home”-There’s a beautiful chemistry between the duo voices of The Sea The Sea. There’s a delicate quality to the recording that pulls me in right away. The sparing production work is perfect for the overall style. Something …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to make your midweek
SYML – “The Dark”-We’ve covered SYML in the past and it’s easy to hear why we keep saying yes. The intimacy in the recording style is fascinating. The purity of the vocal is absolutely the central point of the tune. Something about this …
Three indie folk tunes to get your toes tapping
Fever Dolls – “From dusk to dawn”-The guitar work in the opening of this song is enough for a yes from me. Then the lead vocal enters the track and it goes from “good” to great. There’s a sense in this track that …
Three indie folk tracks that win us over this mid July
The Mesa – “Keeping company”-There’s a nice chill energy to this track from The Mesa. The full band production is really good on this one. The easy going lyrics fit the rest of the track really well. The track shows attention to folk …
Three indie folk tunes you didn’t know you needed (but you do)
Riley Catherall – “Leave me out to dry”-Catherall has an Americana vibe that continues to stand out for us in the folk scene. The acoustic guitar provides the heart of the piece, but the lonesomeness in the vocal really pops for us on …
Three genre-bending indie folk tracks
Isaac Chan – “You won’t find me”-One of the categories for this song is psybient, which I didn’t even know existed. But the more I listened to the track, the more it feels like a folk song with a thoughtful ambient composition style. …
Three chill folk tunes to help you relax
FREEPARK – “Fingernails”-From the moment I clicked play on FREEPARK’s latest song “Fingernails,” I was impressed with the lyrics. It’s complex in an understated way. In a world with a lot of pretentious folk music, FREEPARK comes with a salt of the earth …
Three indie folk jams for your Sunday
Party of the Sun – “Goldenwood”-Something about this tune reminds me of another era. The energy of the composition feels vintage. The tone of the guitar and even the vocal quality seem to capture something of the late 70s. If you’re a fan …
