Folk
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
bodyofwater – “Luna”
The heartfelt “Luna” is a moody success from bodyofwater, the project of London-based artist and composer Emily Izen Row. Dream-pop and folk components linger aesthetically, the acoustical backing and chasmal rhythm...
Folk
bladebae – “Worst of Sins”
A gripping new track from bladebae, “Worst of Sins” evolves from haunting folk to a rousing rock spectrum. Aesthetically, Jeff Buckley is an enjoyable point of comparison. Per the artist, the track “explores t...
Folk
Simen Mitlid – “Grateful Dead”
“Grateful Dead” is a lushly engrossing track from Simen Mitlid. The Oslo, Norway-based singer/songwriter first caught my ear in 2017, with the tracks “I Don’t Care” and “Vacation.” R...
Folk
DZ Riley – “Buzz” + “Sundown” + “Today”
Entropy is a new full-length from DZ Riley. The album shows an impressively diverse aesthetic, ranging from the Brian Wilson-esque gorgeous harmonizing of “Buzz” — showing warm Americana and folk — to am...
Baroque/Chamber-Pop
Sean James – “Comete”
The beautifully consuming “Comete” is a new track from Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sean James. Graceful acoustics and vocals comprise an inviting introduction, reminiscent of Paddy McAloon’s folk-forward ...
Folk
Tainui Richmond – “Complacent”
A consuming piece of songwriting from Tainui Richmond, “Complacent” develops from smoky barroom retrospection to a soaring, affirming hook (01:30). The second single off Richmond’s upcoming EP, Forever a Boi, ...
Electro-Folk
Mountain Bloom – “U32”
U-32 by Mountain Bloom London-based act Mountain Bloom show heartfelt, melodic charm throughout new track “U32,” the third from their upcoming album. A bustling quaintness is apparent early, with lush vocal restrain...
Folk
Premiere: Enfant Terrible – “Theodore”
Premiering today is the lushly enthralling folk track “Theodore,” from Enfant Terrible, a band based in Devon, UK. Breezy and delightful, “Theodore” rides on tender acoustics and mellow keys to start, al...
Folk
Evening Elevator – “Sweet September”
Casting a fitting mood as the leaves change colors, “Sweet September” is a warming track from Evening Elevator. The duo of Tim Segreto and Dub Sonata show a stirring sound with this project, emphasizing orchestral c...
Folk
Lara Taubman – “Desert Boy”
Revelation by Lara Taubman (July 10 CD&LP) Revelation is the new album from New York-based folk musician Lara Taubman. Recorded in Wolfe Island, Canada with Wolfe Island Records founder and producer Hugh Christopher Brow, R...
