Tag Archives: folk

Soft, grounded county music is the good old fashioned music that makes up the sound of the Americas back in the day. These days, it’s a much rarer genre, for a plethora reasons. Sounds change, and over time, more and more music comes around to replace what came before. But, …

Featuring pure and untampered acoustic guitar and a rich voice that is reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Pete Miller’s debut album “Live On Record” is a breath of fresh air for folks who like their music raw and real. With elements of folk, country, and rock, Pete digs deep with introspective and …

John McDonough’s new concept EP, ‘We’ll Answer The Call,’ tells the story of Joe Rantz, the Washington Husky rowing team, and their epic bid to win the Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Ever hear of Joe Rantz? His remarkable story has inspired a book, a movie to be directed …

It was a hectic night in Toronto. Nestled between the Junos Opening Night Gala, a disappointing game seven for the cursed Toronto Maple Leafs and the regular hustle and bustle of Canada’s largest city, was a small but memorable show at The Opera House. The band was Current Swell. The …

There is a convergent intersection between character and authenticity in the spirit of conceptualized albums. Fabricating a folkloric aesthetic whilst creating music that is so true to its core is something that Florence Welch has always excelled at. On her fifth studio album, Dance Fever, British alt rock band Florence …

Philadelphia’s psychedelic folk-rockers Mt. Joy have released new details of their forthcoming third studio album Orange Blood. Set to be released June 17th via Island Records, the new album will be the band’s major label debut after making the jump from Dualtone Records to the Universal Music Group entity earlier …

Originally released in 1997, “The General” is by far Dispatch’s most famous song. Boasting over 60 million streams on Spotify alone, the song is a current staple at their live shows and still resonates with audiences over 20 years later. It doesn’t take a genius to realize the lyrical content of …

The 11-track collection was written after the traumatic loss of her parents. Dione Taylor is featured on one track. “This album was recorded safely during the pandemic, with all of the artists recording individually, yet it has come together beautifully, and I am truly grateful…”— Alex Krawczyk To know Toronto’s Alex …

Florence + the Machine continues to craft her grand return with the announcement of Dance Fever, her 5th studio album which is set to hit shelves May 13th via Polydor Records. Recorded in London over the course of the pandemic, the album is said to be inspired by everyone from …

Hailing from Turku, a town on the southwest coast of Finland, born Mauri Kosonen, is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and professional visual artist. With a rebrand to Mauri Dark as a stage name, he has achieved quite a lot, including eight albums and over 500 shows in 25 years with different …

Adding to an already extensive catalog of rhythmically charged melodies, and nimble lyrical prose, John McDonough releases Second Chances; a ten track acoustic offering focusing on John’s nostalgia of the great MTV unplugged specials he always adored. With his use of harmonizing vocals which can hit into the upper registers …

French performer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Romain Pradier has released a pop, rock and folk collection. Main Hero is a solo rock, pop and folk project by French performer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Romain Pradier. His debut EP, ‘Lonely Road’, is set for release on April 2, 2021. Influenced by Pradier’s travels in …