Folk
Folk
Magnetic Ghost – “Delete”
Pixels by magnetic ghost Released today, and touting a haunting sound akin to Radiohead and Fleet Foxes, “Delete” is a track from Minneapolis-based project Magnetic Ghost. “Delete” comes from the excelle...
Folk
Board of Bandits – “Dystopia”
The gorgeous “Dystopia” touts Board of Bandits’ gripping ability to merge intimate singer/songwriter prowess with a knack for dreamy, consuming soundscapes. Aptly enough, the band from Malmö, Sweden cite Joni ...
Folk
Jesse Blake Rundle – “The Death of a Soldier”
The moving “The Death of a Soldier” is a track released today from Jesse Blake Rundle, capturing the passion and tension of the poem The Death of a Soldier by Wallace Stevens. The Kansas-raised songwriter releases h...
Americana
Premiere: Valaska – “New York Stories”
The first single from Valaska’s upcoming album Loverbird, out in May, “New York Stories” expands into twangy beauty, complete with heart-tugging strings and yearning guitars. The Chicago-based act show a gripp...
Folk
A. Vos – “Broken Dog”
Haunting acoustics and nocturnal synths weave around Vos’ gripping vocal presence to start “Broken Dog,” released today. Added guitar twangs and percussive additions past the one-minute mark continue to expand...
Folk
Dino Belli – “Suicide Pact”
“Suicide Pact” shows a rousing folk sound that expands with vigor. Clap-laden percussion and dramatic backing strings are among its numerous points of growth. Dino Belli’s vocals resemble a cross of Andrew Bir...
Folk
Sunday Face – “Start Anew”
The brilliant, emotive “Start Anew” is the stunning debut release from Sunday Face. The track reflects on a tumultuous 2019 from frontwoman Leah Gutman, who shows a haunting vocal delivery that reminds tonally of a ...
Folk
Magical Beasts – “Darling”
Chicago-based act Magical Beasts show a touchingly serene folk sound on new 6-song release Yes, My Love, I Am Reaching. The band describes the album as “full of love songs and devotional music.” Evident of that is t...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Robi Mitch – “Our Year”
Robi Mitch’s debut EP Our Year is an excellent listen, integrating ’70s psych-pop and rock influence alongside a singer/songwriter intimacy, while also touching on “the breezy indie pop of Taiwan, where Robi p...
Folk
Richard Jones – “Strength to Let You Go”
“Strength to Let You Go” is a consuming piece of songwriting from Richard Jones, an unsigned Welsh singer/songwriter based in Bordeaux, France. Jones’ vocal tone, at its dramatic peaks, resembles Thom Yorke...
