Wax Owls – “Ladybug Season”-I didn’t know I needed a song about lady bugs in my life, but here we are. Everything from the lush arrangements to the fantastic harmonies make this an exceptional piece of folk music. The delicate energy of the …
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Three excellent singer songwriters that you’ll be glad to have on your playlist
Alanna Matty – “Restless”-If you’re a fan of acoustic driven singer songwriters, you’ll like this new song from Alanna Matty. The clarity on the vocal is outstanding. The narrative feels comfortable and relatable if you’ve ever been restless. When the production calms to …
Three engaging new singer songwriters you’ll want for your summer playlist
Wax Owls – “Freckle”-If you’ve been around my folk music coverage for any length of time, this sound is probably familiar to you. It’s a folksy energy with a good guitar and an outstanding vocal; that’s something I’m always happy to support. This …
Three new rock tracks that bring together a wide range of musical influences
Wax Owls – “Overpriced Bullets”-From the first time I clicked play on this track I got some early 90s alt rock vibes (in the vein of Oasis). I love the phrasing and style of the song. It feels like it’s got a familiar …
Three indie folk tracks you’ll want to put on steady rotation
Wax Owls – “Lie for me”-If you’re a fan of lush soundscapes and brilliant folksy harmonies, check out this track from Wax Owls. It’s got a beautiful, bright energy to it. The lead vocal bounces from standard register to falsetto and back with …
Is it indie rock? Indie pop? Let’s call it indie pop rock and all have a good time!
Wax Owls – “Stay awhile”-There’s an atmospheric style to this track that makes it stand out for me in a crowded indie rock scene. I appreciate the close connection between the rock and folk elements of this track. The lyrics create a sense …
Three folk singer songwriters to get your week going
Tom Butler – “The Storm”-This is a beautiful, tragic, glorious song. They say the blues are the purest form of heartache, but I’m pretty sure this is acoustic folk that bleeds all over the world. The line, “we mourned the memories we could’ve …
Three indie folk tunes that will remind you why you love the genre
Wax Owls – “Set it free”-Since the early 2010s rise of hand-clap heavy folk music, we’ve been excited to feature this energetic style. Wax Owls definitely fit in that Lumineers and Mumford style of folk music and we’re happy to feature it. The …
