Folk
Folk
Max Gowan – “Pitter Patter”
Last Companion by Max Gowan “Pitter Patter” shows the consuming, affecting sound of Max Gowan, producing a guitar-forward meshing of rock and folk. There are shades of The Replacements in the aesthetic. A blend of a...
Folk
Premiere: Barry Carroll – “Better”
Released today from Barry Carroll, “Better” is an upbeat folk-pop gem. Impressing with the track “Faye” last month, Carroll continues to show an accessible, melodic sound. “Better” pursues a ...
Folk
Albon – “Colombia Biological Reserve”
“Colombia Biological Reserve” is a soaring, shimmering track from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Albon. From the Other Niceties EP, the track emphasizes a folk-friendly vein of pop, akin to The New Pornographer...
Folk
Brenna Lowrie – “After Dark”
Loss Leader by Brenna Lowrie Loss Leader is a beautiful folk album from Brenna Lowrie, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter from Alberta, Canada. The hypnotic, psych-tinged aesthetic throughout reminds of Nick Drak...
Folk
Austin Max – “As Leaders Fail to Lead”
Austin Max‘s debut release “As Leaders Fail to Lead” is a stirring success, showing a resonating folk sound. Tender acoustics and twangy adornments escalate gradually alongside a yearning vocal presence, lyric...
Folk
Max Helgemo – “Sidelines”
“Sidelines” is a gorgeous, reflective track from Max Helgemo. The artist previously impressed with the track “Slide Away” last May. Lyrically capturing feelings of uncertainty arising from isolation, ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Gillian Frances – “Friend”
“Friend” is a beautifully dreamy track from Gillian Frances, a multi-instrumentalist based in Anacortes, WA. “Friend” precedes the forthcoming full-length album, Miles Away From Myself. “The song i...
Folk
tweed & hyenas – “sona”
It’s fantastic to hear again from tweed & hyenas, the South East London project whose 2016 album Yates was among my favorites from that year. The band’s melding of folk, rock, soul, and jazz rewarded listeners ...
Alternative
Enoch Porch – “Grand Army” + “c o n n e c t i o n”
Following years as a touring musician in acts like Lovedrug, Enoch Porch makes his striking solo debut with the tracks “Grand Army” and “c o n n e c t i o n.” The former leads with a gripping vocal suave...
Folk
Pat Keen – “Torch”
Cells Remain by pat keen Soaring vocals and enveloping acoustics assemble an engrossing feel throughout “Torch,” the newest track from Pat Keen. Originally from Eau Claire, WI and now based in Minneapolis, Keen impr...
