Broken Colours – “Not Giving In”-Take a nice mix of different instruments and kick the tempo right in the hind end… that’s what you get with “Not Giving In” by Broken Colours. The syncopation gives the track a forward momentum. The vocal has …
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Three outstanding new folk tunes that remind us why we started blogging in the first place
Peacemode – “My love (is like a waterfall)”-When I started blogging many years ago, it was because I wanted to share indie artists with my friends. The sound of a band like Peacemode fits that mold perfectly, bringing an energetic yet melodically satisfying …
Three new acoustic folk songs to start your April off right (no joke!)
The Talbott Brothers – “The Road”-Song titles like “Home” and “The Road” seem very common, but they often have relatable themes. This track “The Road” from The Talbott Brothers includes their characteristic folk acoustic guitar work and wonderful vocal harmonies. There’s a richness …
Three captivating singer songwriters in the alt pop realm for fans of quality music
EDDY – “Baby Blue”-I’m not sure there’s anything I could say to prepare you for the quality you’re going to hear in this track from EDDY. Everything from the voice to the minimalist piano performance all feels just right. The lyrics are delivered …
Three exceptional new indie folk songs that you’ll want to hear right away
Abigail Lapell – “Rattlesnake”-It’s not every day that I approve a song almost solely because of the opening guitar riff, but that happened with this new track from Abigail Lapell. Of course I love her vocal work as well, but the rawness of …
Three indie folk tracks that are sure to make it to your spring playlists
Zoe Boekbinder – “Mycelium”-Sometimes a song comes along that absolutely surprises you; that happened with me when I found “Mycelium.” I found it particularly interesting as I have recently been learning more about natural medicine and energy. The timing of this song could …
Three folk rock tracks that will get you in the mood for the weekend
Minor Moon – “I Could See It Coming”-When I tell people I like folk rock music, this is pretty much the exact sound I’m talking about. Putting me in mind of Tom Petty from yesteryear and Dawes from more recent years, this song …
A pair of beautiful jazzy folk tunes with impeccable vocal work
Blair Borax – “Tender Lately”-If you’re a fan of chill Americana blending classic elements like folk and jazz, you’ll enjoy the talented singer songwriter Blair Borax. There’s an expressiveness in the vocal here that is hard to find in music today. It’s timeless …
Three new folk tracks that show how the traditions of the genre are alive and well
Stefan J. Selbert – “Lend a Hand”-Everything from the beautiful acoustic guitar to the quality lead vocal make this song stand out in a crowded folk scene. This is the type of sound I’m talking about when I tell people I “listen to …
EP Review: War Is Over – More Than a Number
From the very start of this EP, I found myself captured by the quality of the acoustic guitar work. This is the type of upbeat positive vibes we love when it comes to folk. Even when the lyrics are a bit more melancholy, …
