Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
Tag Archives: new folk music
Three indie folk tracks to add to your 2021 emerging artists playlist
Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon – “Mama I don’t wanna go to Nashville”-I’ve compared other artists to Rusty Clanton in the past, but this track from Harmon really reminded me of Clanton’s easy going acoustic folk style. There’s a longing in the vocal style that …
Three acoustic Americana tracks that will warm your cold, cold heart
Gracie Moses – “January”-There’s a gentle energy to this track that puts a smile on my face. It’s sad because ultimately it’s a breakup song, but there’s a lightness to it that I really admire. Something about the hope of a new year …
Three new singer songwriter tracks that you want on your 2021 playlist all year
Marie Naffah – “Wasteland”-If you like bluesy pop rock in the vein of Amy Winehouse, you’ll dig Marie Naffah’s music a great deal. Another good comp for this new track from Naffah is Grace Potter. The power in the lead vocal here is …
Three exciting new folk songs for late January
Jonny and Clyde – “Redbird”-Something about this track feels Old World to me. Then again, something about this song feels like 90s punk music as well. The combination, especially with the acoustic guitar root, feels really rewarding in the end. The whole composition …
Three creative and expressive new indie folk acts
Denson Camp – “There again”-If lush acoustic guitar work is your thing, you’ll find a lot to like about Denson Camp’s work here. This subtle and engaging piece of music is perfect for a coffeeshop playlist. The poetic lyrics will have you leaning …
Three creative takes on acoustic folk music for your midweek joy
Aaron Espe – “Free”-There’s a delicate, intentional delightfulness to this song. I appreciate the way that Espe’s voice bounces on the “top” of the recording. I can’t quite explain it in different words, but there’s a lighthearted peacefulness to this song that gets …
Three unique takes on the folk genre in early 2021 featuring Beta Radio, Joshua Radin, and Sam Stucky
Beta Radio – “Don’t leave me behind”-I’ve been a fan of Beta Radio for many years now, pretty much since we started blogging on this site. So it’s always a treat to receive their work in our inbox. This song though – oh …
Three chilled out Americana tunes for your new week
Olivia Ellen Lloyd – “Loose Cannon”-This is an incredible song. I like every part of it. I like the acoustic guitar, the lead vocal, and especially the vocal harmonies. The lyrics are introspective and engaging. If you have ever looked back on your …
Three indie pop tunes to get you through the end of 2020
Shawn Mathews – “Next to me”-I like the beginning of the song, but after the beat changes for the pre-chorus the track just hits different. The lyrics are straightforward, which we need more of in this world. Speak directly and say what you …
