Social Media Ideas for Folk-Pop

Three lively new styles of folk music that show there’s more than one way to share “three chords and the truth”

Holly Alisha – “Sunflower”-This is an adorable song. I don’t mean that to minimize it as like “cutesy” at all, but more to say the composition of the track has elements of twee and...

Three alt and indie pop tracks to show how many definitions there can be for “pop” music

V!ctoria – “Late to the Party”-This was one of those songs that I clicked play and, not knowing what to expect, was absolutely floored on the spot. I don’t even know how to explain...

Three new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song

Aubory Bugg – “just embers now”-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. The...

Three unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood

Roman Lakes – “Home Tonight”-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows th...

Lonely Parrots shares playful and uplifting single "Living Room Lights"

San Francisco Bay Area-based rising folk-pop duo Lonely Parrots shares playful production “Living Room Lights” capturing the light-heartedness of a night in with friends. Built on...

Andy Tongren is surrounded by extraordinary magic in indie-folk hit “lucky me lucky you” [Video]

Andy Tongren's unbridled optimism is infectious. The Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the magnetic frontman of alt-pop powerhouse Young...

Three unique tracks bringing an contemporary twist to the indie rock genre

Emily Rose Burnett – “erase me”-This song feels like it lives at the intersection of indie pop and indie folk music. There’s an understated bassline that feels like the connective...

Ava Franks and Young Rising Sons team up for indie pop magic in “Sweetless Surrender” [Video]

NY based singer-songwriter and musical riser Ava Franks has teamed up with Young Rising Sons for an infectious and heartfelt collaboration. Entitled "Sweetless Surrender", the radi...

Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend

The Burney Sisters – “Barely Mine”-This new track, “Barely Mine,” from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we’ve heard all year. The pop chord struct...

Laura Cortese “Lucky Water”

Low-key folk with beautiful vocals and evocative, atmospheric, sensuous words. Laura Cortese grew up in San Francisco and discovered folk music through the fiddle camps she attende...

Australian women bring fresh voices to indie pop

Riley Max shares stop-motion folk pop embrace with "Year One" [Video]

Hailing from Colorado, singer-songwriter and musician Riley Max combines pop, folk, rock and Jazz for a unique musical fusion. Her latest single is called "Year One" and is shared...

Three excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist

Our Atlantic Roots – “Fly Mr Owl”-There’s a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this on...

Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you why you fell in love with the genre

If Diamonds Rust – “Ghost”-I’ve been a sucker for a good folk duo for about as long as I can remember. This track has all of those good butterfly feelings you hope to feel with a f...

Three brand new indie folk pop tunes that will remind you why you decided to subscribe to this site

The Strumbellas – “Hanging Out in my Head”-I always appreciate when I find a song that feels like it comes from my own experience. I’m no songwriter, but I definitely feel a connec...

3 Folk Songs From the 2000s That Should Be Studied in Songwriting Classes

These folk songs from the 2000s should be studied in songwriting classes. They all teach us a lot about the craft. The post 3 Folk Songs From the 2000s That Should Be Studied in S...

Three new pop rock tracks to bring some energy to your mid October

Stephen Douglas Wolfe – “We’ll Live”-This is the kind of song that blends genres in such a way that just makes me say, “yes!” I would have said yes to this track as a folk track, a...

Anthony Arya turns memory and heartbreak into an indie folk-pop gem with "The Dress"

Blending the sun-soaked spirit of Laurel Canyon with the infectious pull of indie pop, San Francisco singer-songwriter Anthony Arya is carving out a sound and a devoted following a...

Paula Fong – A Bird on the Wing

I’m sometimes amazed by the extent to which a youthful interest can lay the foundation for a lifetime of passionate involvement in something. Such is the case with Los Angeles arti...

Iberico’s “Entroterra” turns memory and identity into intimate Italian songwriting

Iberico’s new album, “Entroterra,” is a journey in the territory between contemporary Italian songwriting, indie-pop, and intimate storytelling. The project is fundamentally about...

Captain Iron and Windrift Band Offer a Festive Folk-Pop Spirit on “Tavern Anthem”

Captain Iron & Windrift Band enter a vibrant, celebratory space with their new single, “Tavern Anthem,” a spirited release marrying International Pop, Folk Pop, and Holiday Mus...

Three new indie folk tunes that will be the perfect adds to your cozy fall playlist

Paper Towns – “Tell me it will all work out” ft. Kris Berry-There’s a subtle energy to this track that feels just the right level of cozy. It ushers the listener into the track whi...

3 Folk Rock Gems From 1969 That Have Been Lost To Time

CIRCA 1967: Members of the rock band "Youngbloods" pose for a circa 1967 portrait. Original members include Jesse Colin Young, Lowell "Banana" Levinger, Jerry Corbitt and Joe Bauer...

Arianna Neikrug releases new single "Soften"

Vocalist and songwriter Arianna Neikrug releases her new soul-influenced single, "Soften." A slight departure from her jazz roots, Neikrug continues her transition into a more intr...