Folk
Folk
Alessandro Takeshi – “Ghosts and Dead Ends”
“Ghosts and Dead Ends” is a shimmering track from Alessandro Takeshi, infusing aspects of folk and dream-pop with twinkling keys and a hooky vocal lead. Wordless vocal enthusiasm and soaring instrumentation, with a ...
Folk
Alex Kahn – “Lorelai”
The Marble Jar by Alex Kahn “Lorelai” is a beautiful track Alex Kahn wrote as an ode to his dog. The Philadelphia-based artist elaborates in detail about the themes below, exploring specifically the unique connectio...
Folk
Said Sara – “I Star As You”
A recent track from Said Sara — the project of San Francisco-based David Benson — “I Star As You” unfolds delightfully, expanding with ruminating acoustics alongside thumping percussion and piano-laden c...
Folk
Enfant Terrible – “Wait With Me”
First catching my ear with the excellent “Theodore” and L’air du Temps this past fall, Enfant Terrible captivate with the music video for “Wait With Me,” the EP’s fourth track. Lush brass eventuall...
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...
