Altameda return with their latest single Body Spray, blending elements of alternative folk, Americana, and rock in a sound that feels both familiar and forward-looking. The track opens with a strong melodic foundation and is driven by emotive, rousing vocals that give shape to its central themes — longing, memory, and escape. Lyrically, Body Spray … Read more
Kevin Driscoll’s new release You Could Have Told Me is a well-crafted acoustic track, driven by rhythmic guitar patterns and a vocal delivery that carries both tension and restraint. It’s a performance that suggests something much bigger underneath — as though the song could explode into a full-band arrangement at any moment, but chooses instead … Read more
Joanne Bird’s latest single, I Might As Well, introduces her EP Railroad Tracks with a gentle, reflective composition that blends indie folk with touches of Americana and jazz. The track opens with soft instrumentation and steady acoustic guitar, soon joined by a vocal delivery that feels both personal and controlled. There’s an understated charm in … Read more
Are We Hunting’s latest single, “Your Brand New Bathing Suit,” is a heartfelt blend of folk-rock and indie vibes, led by Ryan Ayala’s evocative storytelling. Opening with warm, reverb-soaked guitars, the track quickly establishes a reflective mood, with Ayala’s vocals bringing a mix of tenderness and melancholy. His lyrics paint vivid scenes of fleeting memories … Read more
Abigail Lapell returns with a tender acoustic version of Wait Up, a standout track from her JUNO-nominated album Anniversary. Featuring Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers, this new rendition pares the song back to its core, revealing an intimate interplay of harmonised vocals and gently duelling acoustic guitars. While the original leaned into folk-rock energy, … Read more
Portsmouth-based musician Morgan Jennings steps out as a solo artist with his debut track “My Only Friend,” a song rooted in introspection and emotional fatigue. Opening with a delicate acoustic guitar, the track gradually unfolds to reveal subtle electric elements and blues-inspired tones. Jennings’ vocal delivery is mournful and restrained, underpinned by gentle organ textures … Read more
Oaken Lee continues to bridge traditional folk storytelling with contemporary production on The Rooster and the Shepherd, the second release from the upcoming album Home (is a folk-rock mixtape), set for Summer 2025. Combining folk-inspired lyricism with unconventional sonic choices, the track offers a fresh take on classic themes. Built around a fuzzy bassline, picked … Read more
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist meka (Melissa Lingo) shares her latest single, Tomato Song, ahead of her debut album The Rabbit, set for release on May 21, 2025, via Dumont Dumont. Known for her introspective songwriting and rich folk-inspired sound, meka blends elements of 60s and 70s folk with a contemporary approach, drawing comparisons to Joan … Read more
“Broken Breeze,” the latest single from Kevin Koplar, offers a dynamic journey through folk-infused rock. The track begins with a restrained vocal delivery, growing in intensity as the arrangement expands, incorporating strings, powerful drums, and rising harmonies. The track’s chorus delivers a memorable lift, with its emotional weight and raw energy shining through. Known for … Read more
With a delicate blend of storytelling and folk sensibility, Waxwings is the second single from Lost in Season, Many a Son’s ambitious year-long project. The track captures the essence of winter, using the imagery of the waxwing bird—known for its striking presence during the colder months—as a metaphor for embracing the season’s beauty. The restrained, … Read more