Rosie H. Sullivan – “What a life”-Take a deep breath and let this song wash over you. It’s really a remarkable piece of songwriting. Sullivan writes with depth and sincerity on this one. The gentle vocal harmonies on the chorus are absolutely divine. …
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Three alt country tracks that will have you thinking about the past
Mary Mahaffey – “Wild”-There’s an approachable sincerity to this track that I liked right away. The phrase “wildly comfortable and comfortably wild” is just so perfect for youthful romance. The overall composition of the track feels easy going while also not quite like …
Three emotional new tracks that blend indie pop and rock elements
Mordechai Mendoza – “Young love”-There’s a chill energy to this track that made it immediately stick out for me. The throwback style doesn’t have an exact genre, but it feels really familiar. It feels like a better-produced version of a track that could …
Three brand new indie folk tunes to get some nostalgic vibes going
Benedikt – “You might remember”-The chill groove here is really wonderful. There are some psych rock elements blended into the mix here, but really the soul of the track is acoustic folk. The lyrics have a deep nostalgic sense about them, connecting with …
Three acoustic folk tunes that will stand out from the crowd
Mike Mangione – “Anastasia”-When I say that Mangione is one of the artists we’ve covered for a long time, that is no exaggeration. It’s a name that goes back to the earliest days of our site. Click play and you’ll understand why we …
Three indie folk tracks you will want for you Autumn calm playlist
Max Garcia Conover and Julia Arsenault – “Don’t let us get rich”-There’s a lot to say about the lyrical complexity of this song. Mostly, though, the song reminds me of the kind of plaintive folk songwriting that we’ve supported from artists like Joe …
Three tracks we like with the genre tag “alt pop”
Shallow Alcove – “Blonde phase”-About thirty seconds into this track you’re going to understand exactly what is meant by the term “alt pop.” It’s undeniably a pop flavor but it just doesn’t sound quite like anything you would hear on actual pop stations …
Three indie folk tracks to get the emotions flowing
Dan Pallotta – “The mailman”-We’ve been suckers for narrative folk music for a long time. Pallotta’s style reminds me a bit of the mid-60s folk revival. When the orchestral elements come into the track, there’s an emotional element that really takes off. The …
Three folk singer songwriters to add to your Autumn playlist
Atli – “Waterfalls”-Everything from the guitar work to the vocal phrasing on this track is wonderful. The composition of the track feels like a comfortable warm blanket on a cool morning. It’s about seeking connection with someone who is no longer “singing along.” …
Three Americana tracks that will be perfect for your weekend playlist
Joyce Harding – “Preacher”-If you’re a fan of plaintive folk singer songwriters, you’ll find a lot to like about Joyce Harding’s latest “Preacher.” The lyrics are about seeking truth and finding your way. The main lyric is asking about scripture that might give …
