Folk
Folk
Jared Saltiel – “Still Tired”
With a gorgeous folk sound, “Still Tired” marks the debut single from singer/songwriter Jared Saltiel. Aesthetically echoing the lusher efforts from Elliott Smith and Paul McCartney, “Still Tired” knits ...
Folk
Sean James – “Morningstar”
Developing from intimate acoustics into a vibrant string-laden pull, “Morningstar” is a tender and engrossing folk track from Sean James, the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who impressed with “Comete” ...
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...
