Mollie Elizabeth – “Doe Eyes”-This is a song about the end of a summer fling, but it’s written with a timelessness that will make you think of the mid 20th century. I can’t help but think of the pop jazz phenomenon of the …
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Three brand new folk tracks, including an instant-add to the song of the year candidate list
Katherine Winston – “Loving You”-When I got to the end of the first line of this song, I got chills. That’s not something that can be easily manufactured or packaged in a track; it just is either there or it’s not. Winston’s vocal …
Three new indie pop tracks to help create a special atmosphere for the weekend
naomi skye – “three leaf clover”-There’s a gentle acoustic style on this track that makes it feel comfortable and engaging. The opening is about what might happen and the chorus transitions to this hopeful “maybe we’ll make it” energy. There’s something delightfully light …
Three folk singer songwriters to help you get through this long summer
Elijah Vale – “Take Things Slow”-There’s a sincerity to this track that made it immediately pop out for me. It feels like listening to an old friend tell good stories. The acoustic guitar creates a comfortable base for the song to rest. The …
Three new indie rock tracks that show the current vibrancy of the genre
Phoric – “Prevent”-There’s a dynamic energy to this track right from the start. The percussive style is present in the drums as well as the vocal phrasing. It’s has a real sense of movement. The lyrics have a loaded, emotional character to them. …
Three Americana tracks that are a bit sweeter than you expect (in a good way)
Sara Trunzo – “One Small Step”-I hate that I do this, but I think every time I’ve written about Sara Trunzo so far I’ve mentioned how much she reminds me Olivia Ellen Lloyd. To be honest, though, since Lloyd won my album of …
Three new indie rock tunes to get you hyped for the weekend
Amaury Laurent Bernier – “Too Early At the Party”-I always appreciate when a song brings together different styles of rock for something that feels wholly original. I can say with utmost confidence that you’ve never heard anything quite like this track from Bernier. …
Three outstanding folk singer songwriters who will bring a stillness and peace to you
Rowan Murphy – “Fault on the Line”-I’d have to go back and check, but I think I’ve already used all of the superlatives for a voice. I’ve said Every. Nice. Word. I know about Rowan Murphy’s vocal. Here we are again… me gushing …
Three new pop-flavored folk tracks that bring together different textures within the genre
Love, Alexa – “The Painter’s Wife”-If you’re a fan of genuine singer songwriters, there’s a lot to like about this sound from Love, Alexa. There’s a lot of emotion in the lyrical delivery here. The production is outstanding, blending aspects of folk and …
Three tracks to prove that not all “pop” music has to sound the same
Julia DeTomaso – “Rest”-This song is listed as alt pop and I hear that; it feels like it takes some of the juicy chords that sound good, blended with these dynamic production layers that really pull the listener in. DeTomaso’s vocal has this …
