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Three new folk pop tracks that will have you easing back into your chair with total chill vibes

Jane Symmes – “Hollow”-There’s something inherently cathartic about this song. It is calming right from the start, with an acoustic guitar that captures the listener’s attention ri...

Ceci Day blends british folk warmth and American songwriting soul in “Country Girl Sound”

Ceci Day's latest song, "Country Girl Sound," is a quietly powerful and deeply atmospheric piece that fits perfectly between British folk music and classic American songwriting. Th...

Three new tracks at the intersection of folk and Americana

Lillian Leadbetter – “Move the Moon”-I’m not sure how they recorded this track, but it captures an intimacy that you’ll rarely hear. It’s almost like the lead vocal is whispered in...

Three wonderful new folk tunes that bring sentimentality and beauty to the genre

Sierra Spirit – “Rodeo Clown”-I’ve been writing about folk music for well over a decade now and every time I find a song like this that catches my attention so completely, I feel s...

Son Little “Cityfolk”

Quiet introspection as modern day bluesman looks at the world where he came from and where he stands. Son Little’s Cityfolk is a quietly absorbing record that resists easy categori...

Three acoustic folk songs that will remind you why you love this genre so much

Highland Express – “Yellow Moon”-The buoyant energy of this acoustic folk track by Highland Express captures my attention with every listen. The guitar features prominently as the...

Three folk pop tunes to bring some bounce to your upcoming weekend

Elizabeth and the Catapult – “Responsible Friend”-The sound here is very intentionally vintage, which is evident right from the start. I’m not sure how they were able to get both t...

3 Forgotten Folk Songs From the 2010s You Need To Hear Again

Folk music isn't just for the 1960s. These are three forgotten folk songs from the 2010s you need to hear again. The post

Three outstanding new tracks that show the versatility of FOLK ROCK as a genre

Theo Kandel – “The Station”-If you’re a fan of rolling rock energy, definitely click play on this one. I’ve been featuring Kandel’s music for a few years now and it’s easy to hear...

Three energetic folk singer songwriters for fans of Hozier and Noah Kahan

Eric Kane – “right by my side”-There’s a magnetic energy to this track that spoke to me right at first listen. Something about the vocal quality feels like you’ve been listening to...

Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and folk music

Elizabeth and the Catapult – “When the Doctor Needs a Doctor”-This is one of those songs that feels like it is both timeless and incredibly prescient. There’s something about the i...

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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4 Folk Songs That Defied Genre Expectations by Becoming No. 1 Hits

3 Folky One-Hit Wonders That Deserve More Love Among Greenwich Village Fans

These folky one-hit...

John ArterВ – HomegirlВ В В 

**There is a particular kind of English songwriter who understands that the smallest rooms contain the largest feelings. John Arter, it turns out, is very much one of them.** Folk...

5 Songs That Prove the 1970s Were Folk Rock Music’s Greatest Decade

Folk Roundup – Anna McLuckie, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Emily Portman, Gareth Davies-Jones, Lady Maisery and...

With springtime now upon us, it is time to delve into some of the recent folk and roots music embracing these warmer, albeit not always drier, times. A plethora of new releases lan...

Early in the Morning by Soul Zimon & His Kozmic Combinations Glows with Sleepy Languid Beauty

Soul Zimon & His Kozmic Combinations swept a masterstroke of folk across the airwaves with the release of Early in the Morning. Melodically, it is intimate enough to feel like...

3 Songwriting Techniques in 60s Folk Music That Only Pros Will Recognize

Want to brush off your songwriting chops? Here are some tricks from old folk songs that pro songwriters will recognize almost immediately. The post 3 Songwriting Techniques in 60s...

Darren Flynn – I ain’t gonna worry about it 

There is a peculiar and undervalued courage in simplicity. The music industry, forever chasing the next dopamine spike, the next algorithmically optimised drop, the next forty-five...

Psych Folk, Pt.1Episode #26-21 airing 05-20-26

The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That so...

Three new indie folk artists that you’ll want to follow as they rise up the charts

Daniel Del Russo – “Holding Onto Hope”-This is a delightful, charming piece of songwriting. The acoustic guitar holds a wonderful energy that is both welcoming and feels like you s...

3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Like if You Love “Blowin’ In The Wind”

Folk songs have the power to inspire change and new thought. Here are some songs that do that in the same way "Blowin' In The Wind" does. The post 3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Li...