10) The Wildwoods – Dear Meadowlark-The first track on this album is the title track “Dear Meadowlark” and it will take you about 10 seconds to hear why I love this sound. It’s a beautiful vocal track with an intricate folk spirit to …
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2025 Song of the Year, 10-1
10) Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-I’m going to start off this top 10 with a real heartbreaker. There’s no way to describe this song without talking about Gal Musette’s incredible vocal style. It’s intimate, almost prayerful in its sincerity. The plaintive expression, “this …
Three new releases from site favorites Cole Swensen, Jeffrey Martin, and album of the year candidate Mia Wilson
Cole Swensen – “Heal”-If you happen to know me in real life, then you’ve probably heard me talk about Cole Swensen. I’ve been talking about his music for about two years now, I think. I’ve interviewed him and featured almost every track he’s …
Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and pop music that will put a big smile on your face
Alexa Kate – “Forever”-If you’re a fan of indie pop music, then you’re definitely on the right website. I’ve been featuring music in this subgenre for a few years and it continues to impress me with new sounds like this excellent track from …
Introducing a pair of new ROCK tracks that will have your jaw dropping on first listen
Preen – “No Surprise”-Look, I’ll be honest I get real picky here near the end of the year. I am ready to get to the end of year lists and turn over a new leaf. But… sometimes a song like this comes along …
Three wonderful new singer songwriters who will have you finding a new sense of calm
Noah Hayward – “Take Me Home”-If you’re a fan of calm acoustic work, then definitely click play on this wonderful new track from Noah Hayward. It has a delicate energy to it that certainly connects on first listen. Hayward has the kind of …
Three wonderful folk artists that will help you cap off the year (before going full holiday mode)
Ford Huntington – “Willie”-I tell people all the time that we curate narrative folk music here. And honestly, this track from Ford Huntington is exactly what I mean. It tells a story right from the opening. The acoustic guitar work is outstanding. I …
Three wonderful new folk songs that you will want to put at the top of your folk playlist right away
Moe – “The Night Ain’t Calling My Name Anymore”-From the first notes of this track, my heart… melted. The comparison to the Milk Carton Kids feels rich, right from the start. This song has an intimacy to it that ripped me apart pretty …
Three New Indie Pop Tracks About Love, Loss, and Everything In Between
Quinn – “Temporary Toothache”-If you’ve been around my indie pop coverage for any length of time, this sound from Quinn is something you’ll feel like maybe you’ve heard before. Something about her tone and phrasing reminds me a little of Marianne Beaulieu. The …
Three new folk singer songwriters who write with imagery that pulls the listener into the song
Riley Pearce – “Headstone”-There’s a calm acoustic energy to this track that creates just enough space to make the listener lean in for more. The phrasing feels like listening to an old friend share a story in a coffeeshop. The chorus lyric, “carve …
