Song Review/Alt Folk : Oreaganomics’ ‘Audacity’
Taken from their album, ‘Introducing…. Shane’, ‘Audacity’ is a single that explores a whole different arena of alt folk. The band leverages the versatility of acoustics and blues to take us to soft and nostalgic places.
Album Review/ Denim Dan : Denim Dan’s ‘Circe’
Weaving these thoughts into moments of epiphanies, soft clarity or even stories that stay with you like children’s tales. His latest release is the ‘Denim Dan’ Circe’.
Forgottensong Casts A Contemplative Folk Cloud with ‘Down to the Filter’
His latest release is the ‘Down to the Filter’ album, a collection of contemporary folk rock songs that at their core carries the ethos of retro artists like Nick Drake, Neil Young, Steven, Nash and Young.
Song Review/ Folk Rock : Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ ‘Världen hör inte på’
Their latest song, ‘Världen hör inte på’ is a pop rock bob with rhythmic riffs, upping beats, and a vocal swirl that softens everything.
23 Fields’ ‘Jack’ : A Storytelling Folk Rock Track
Their latest release is ‘Jack’, a storytelling, narrative, stream of consciousness track that explores the acoustic walls of contemplation.
Suburban Bicycle Gang’s Psychedelic Folk Rock Thrives in ‘Wendigo’
Their latest release is ‘Wendigo’, a track spruced with edgy swing rhythms, dramatic luminosity, and an enlarging glam scene. Like a vintage 70s film coming to life.
Album Review/ Folk Rock : Backstorm’s ‘Dark Cloud’
His latest release is the ‘Dark Clouds EP’, a melancholic collection that delves into poetry and philosophy, in search of explanations.
Song Review/ Folk Rock : Paul Cafcae’s ‘Lyrical’
His latest release, ‘Lyrical’ nicely ties into this essence. Paul’s low baritonal voice forms beautiful connections with the tingling acoustics.
Ho Jo Fro’s ‘Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well) : A Warm Melodic Rock Flow
That’s that sonic ring that encompasses the latest release, ‘Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well)’. Featuring the vocals of Iyla Elise, the track has a very homegrown style, mellow, ambient, warm, and intuitive.
Hanemoon’s ‘They Bring The War Back Home’ : Wide Eyed Folk Rock Wonder
His latest release is ‘They Bring the War Back Home’, an anti-war song that delves into the psyche of the soldiers fighting it.
Song Review/ Whimsical Alt Pop : Juno Empire’s ‘Gold Eyes’
He debuts with ‘Gold Eyes’, a track that perhaps rewards magical perspectives, romantic notions, and uplifting energies.
Album Review/ Alt Rock Blues : Chellcy Reitsma’s ‘Momento Mori’
There is a force of revolution in her which is realized with sophisticated experimentals and elegant progressions. Her latest release is ‘Momento Mori’, an album that combines both a powerful and a sentimental ethos.
Song Review/ Folk Rock : Ginko Bugs’ ‘Close in October’
That’s what you can expect in their latest release, ‘Close in October’. It is a remarkably autumnal song, sporting a swirl of nostalgia, melancholy, and hope for love to still bloom.
Suburban Bicycle Gang’s ‘Bud the Spud’ : Rock n Roll Folk Rock
Sprayed with spectacular charisma, texture and thrust into a becoming rhythm, they put on quite a show in their latest release, ‘Bud the Spud’.
Single Review : Rick Lee Vinson Group’s ‘Look At It Sideways 4PaBlo’
Like in their latest release, ‘Look At It Sideways 4PaBLo’, where they explore an intimate scene, carving out delightful perspectives with lyrical ambiguity.
Song Review : Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ ‘Happy People Won’t Hear’
Their latest is ‘Happy People Won’t Hear’, a track that makes you feel like you’re gazing at a flatland. Acoustic riffs as gossamer and fresh as blades of grass, dotted with colorful melodic blossoms.
Fringe Frontier’s ‘Wake Me Up’ : A Rustic, Atmospheric Folk Rock
Their latest release is ‘Wake Me Up’, a track that captures the theme with foggy and fuzzy shoegaze frames. It flourishes and fills the room with its atmospheric riffs and rising bass lines.
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ ‘Dream’ Offers a Rustic Folk Alignment
‘Dream’ speculates a sublime surreality, combining naturalistic elements with human experiences and emotions. It is a slow-brewed song, full of wonder, contemplation, expression, and nostalgia.
Mark Howard Forges a Acoustic Rock Continuum With ‘The Light Behind Us’
His latest is ‘The Light Behind Us’ single, an acoustic rock composition that is in a similar vein of The Beatles, The Byrds, with a tinge of Queen and The Beach Boys.
Bryan Dubay’s ‘Holy Days EP’ : Dazed Folk Rock Ensemble
His latest release is the ‘Holy Days’ EP, a deeply philosophical and contemplative endeavor, both sonically and lyrically.