Category: folk
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David Raine Finds the Pulse Beneath the Pavement on “Sweet Concrete”
David Raine turns inward with striking restraint, pairing acoustic folk, blooming strings, and subtle percussion to create a hypnotic track where memory, unease, and tenderness move in lockstep.
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Sophia Casson-Smith Finds Clarity on “not with me”
Sophia Casson-Smith offers a quietly powerful folk-Americana track with “not with me”, co-featuring George Mercer. It navigates accountability and release, blending intimate acoustics with emotional honesty.
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Bennie Hayfield Writes Toward Open Air on A World I’m Living For
Bennie Hayfield’s debut album channels the feeling of life closing in, weaving plainspoken folk tales of yearning and escape. With echoes of Dylan and Springsteen, he crafts songs contemplating freedom and movement.
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VISSIA, Baldy Crawlers, Michael Cohen, TRUV & Dan Fraser new this week!
VISSIA’s latest offering captures the fog of love’s aftermath with raw intimacy. Baldy Crawlers’ “Hatred?” reflects on shared humanity, while Michael Cohen’s “River of Secrets” reveals hidden darkness. TRUV crafts a tender tribute to maternal wisdom, and Dan Fraser’s love letter evolves into a heartfelt song, signaling his breakthrough moment.
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Riri Rose Traces the Lives Behind “Questions I’ll Never Know”
Riri Rose’s latest release explores the silent legacy of a Lincolnshire village, intertwining ancestry and identity through indie pop-folk. Her introspection delves into fragmented family stories and timeless paths.
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Chris Murphy Finds Ancient Currents on Songs From the Trees
Chris Murphy and Seth Lakeman blend maritime songs, Appalachian folk, and British fiddle traditions on a unique sound journey. Recorded in a 16th-century monastery, their collaboration balances intimacy and expansiveness.
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Paraic Cal Sweeney, Orbital Flow, Laura Williams and Joshua Hawk, <3peace. & Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends new this week!
Dive into this week’s folk offerings, from Paraic Cal Sweeney’s poignant “Jobless Dreamer” to Orbital Flow’s meditative “Little Light,” Laura Williams’ heartfelt duet,
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Fish And Scale Finds Quiet Power on “Holy Man”
Roland Wälzlein, as Fish And Scale, delivers an intimate folk ballad that explores faith and self-discovery. “Holy Man” merges mystical elements with raw authenticity, offering meditative introspection and lived experience.
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Ana April Turns Inward on the Bright, Restless Pulse of “Revolution”
Ana April crafts a captivating, tactile soundscape in “Revolution,” blending indie-pop with experimental nuances. Her detailed arrangement and introspective lyrics offer a thoughtful, evolving musical journey.
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Gardenback Unfurl a Stormy First Step on “Violent Streak”
Gardenback’s debut “Violent Streak” unfolds like weather—acoustic warmth meets ambient edge. Influenced by Ben Howard and Bon Iver, it balances fragile intimacy with murmurs of concealed unrest. An evocative debut.
