Folk
Folk
Nils Bloch – “The Marsh”
“The Marsh” is a striking folk track from Berlin-based singer/songwriter Nils Bloch. Initial acoustical ruminations are joined by solemn vocals. “I loved her for the sun, shining down on everyone,” Bloch...
Folk
Dan Friese – “Greener”
“Greener” is a moving folk track from Dan Friese, via the Oregon-based artist’s recent album Somewhere Brighter. Gentle piano flourishes emerge alongside solemn acoustics and ardent vocals, aesthetically remin...
Folk
Matt Monsoor – “Galloway”
“Galloway” is a contemplative folk track from Matt Monsoor, also echoing a nostalgic ’90s alternative feeling. Guitar strums and bass complement lush vocals to start, the suave inflection just past the one-min...
Folk
Louis Inglis – “Morning Hell”
“Morning Hell” is an engrossing folk track from Louis Inglis, an artist from Perth, Australia. Bird-chirping and steady acoustics join warming lyrics — “I wish you well, and honestly I don’t mind,&...
Folk
Serious Sam Barrett – “Bushes and Briars”
An intimate folk album from UK artist Serious Sam Barrett released in the past week, The Seeds of Love shows a heartfelt sound steeped in 12-string guitar and banjo. The Yorkshire-based artist impresses especially with “B...
Folk
Furs – “Second Chance”
Showing a dreamy folk sound with mystique, “Second Chance” is a recent track from Furs, the project of South London-based Fursey Rossi. The artist’s earlier material found inspiration from video games Rossi pl...
Electro-Folk
Ryan Manchester – “Closer”
A stirring track out today from Ryan Manchester, “Closer” evolves from passionate folk into an aesthetically intriguing second half, adorned by atmospheric synths. The beginnings are quaint, with emotive vocals and ...
Folk
High Chair – “Tree and Leaf”
Hey Mountain Hey by High Chair A serenely impactful folk track with psychedelic appeal, “Tree and Leaf” is one of several highlights throughout Hey Mountain Hey, the new album from London-based project High Chair. C...
Folk
Philip Jonathan – “I, Hope”
“I, Hope” is a consuming new track from Philip Jonathan, the Northumberland-based artist’s second single. Gentle piano touches amidst trickling acoustics comprise an enthralling beginning amidst lush vocals. T...
Folk
Grey Fields – “Palm Trees”
Vesna by Grey Fields Vesna is the impressive sophomore album from Grey Fields, the Chicago-based project that first caught my ear in 2017, with the track “Nothing Needs to Be Right.” That track’s evolution fro...
