Tag Archives: folk

Known for his emotional vocal delivery, his inspiring acoustic melodies and his moving lyrics, John McDonough enjoyed breakout success in 2021, with the release of his “Second Chances” album. Tracks from the acoustic collection received over 50K Spotify streams, earning him multiple industry awards nominations. His follow-up release, the 2022 concept EP, …

Stick season is approaching and Noah Kahan is here to invite us into his woodland world with the ease of just the strum of his guitar. The New England native got his start in his home state of Vermont, later residing in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts while his career …

The long awaited follow-up album to David Arn‘s “Traveler Tales” is finally here. A mix of soft acoustic songs written and recorded during the pandemic, this is music about separation and isolation amid confusing emotions of the time. The title song “Watershed” is the exception which deals with a soldier’s PTSD, …

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 …