Folk
Americana
Half Bath – “Michigan”
“Michigan” is a lovely new track from Half Bath, the Washington, DC-based project of Reed Doherty. Twangy guitars and heartfelt vocals kick off, exuding a swaying, nonchalant charm. “We’re only here for ...
Folk
Cass & Crossland – “The Death of Maggie Simon”
An ardent showing from Cass & Crossland, “The Death of Maggie Simon” shows the Phoenix-based duo’s songwriting might. Stirring strings, intermingling vocal harmonies, and serene acoustics join for a natur...
Folk
Julian Dinwoodie – “Up N down Til the End”
Julian Dinwoodie‘s “Up N down Til the End” shows a consuming, emotive folk sound with moving orchestral flourishes. The Los Angeles-based songwriter/producer impressed with the track “Madness Over Might&...
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 ...
