EP Review/ Singer-Songwriter : Owen Young’s ‘Three’
Owen Young is a singer-songwriter and an alt folk artist from Cayuga, Ontario. His latest release is the ‘Three’ EP, the third installation of the Muddy River series. When talking about this collection, Owen Young stated, “The material in it is something of a departure for me. An outlier of sorts. Only three songs long, it consists of a letter to an old friend and colleague, a lament by a child of the Sixties and, lastly, a rant.”
Artist Interview : The Music of Sound’s ‘Cold Weather Man’
The band has just released ‘Cold Weather Man’ a single that is right out of a world folk catalog. It is a sonic frolic that you want to keep looping through. And the band members sit down with us to breakdown their creative process, value systems, and just the floating visions that brought this track to life. Read on!
Album Review/ Folk-Synth Fusion : Rob Dobson’s ‘Be Easy’
His latest release is his sophomore album, ‘Be Easy’, a collection that not only reinforces his novelty but refines and builds on the sonic moments he laid out in his debut album.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : Casper Fox’s ‘Hymn to Diomedes’
Casper Fox is an alt folk artist and singer-songwriter. His dreamy poetic style floats into mythological expanse in his latest release ‘Hymn to Diomedes’.
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.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : Jeán et Joie’s ‘Fried Rice’
Their track, ‘Fried Rice’ is a song about lonely people and their interactions with the world. Across the track, the artists explore this theme from the perspective of intimacy, insecurity, and insight.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : Gareth Dunlop’s ‘Small Talk’
The variety and creativity of the album is especially exemplified in the track, ‘Small Talk’. A composition that starts from a country sphere before evolving into an acoustic rock, soft Americana frame.
Lee Trent Expands The Horizon of Alt Folk in ‘The Dashboard Incident’
‘The Dashboard Incident’ is the artist’s latest single, a track that explores addiction; specifically, the navigation of it and overcoming it. He not only gets into the process but also throws light on the aftermath.
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.
Powers of the Monk’s ‘Icarus’ Renders A Romantic Folk Absurdity
In their latest release, ‘Icarus’, the duo showcase an interesting interpretation of the mythology.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : The Broadest Blue’s '‘I Ate a Bouquet of Flowers’
His minimalistic style and intimate scene is dedicated to meaningful explorations and contemplative endeavors. His latest release is ‘I Ate a Bouquet of Flowers’, a rather interesting stream of consciousness flow.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : The Agency…’s ‘Harbour Song’
In their latest single, ‘Harbour Song’, The Agency… collaborates with The Sampires to craft a fantastical melancholy that forms on the edge of dystopia.
Song Review/ Alt Folk : Izzy Skinner’s ‘The Trees’
Taken from it is ‘The Trees’, a track that devolves from a permanent, timeless structure. She curates rustic folk alongside oriental motifs and tones before leading it into a contemporary pop evocation.
Battleviews’ ‘Last Jump of the Summer’ : A Feel-Good Alt Folk Flow
In their latest single, ‘Last Jump of the Summer’ they explore and capture the changing of seasons. Nostalgia for the memories and connections made in the summer, melancholy because it is nearing its end.
Mike and Mandy’s ‘Cocoon’ is an Ethereal Alt Folk Spread
Like in their latest single, ‘Cocoon’, they explore a pain, drifting into ethereal, eternal melancholy of losing love.
Song Review/ Singer-Songwriter : Belfountain’s ‘We Will Rise’
The song, ‘We Will Rise’ is taken from the album, shining with a contemplative and narrative bliss that seeps into you. The riffs are warm as it rises into the steady beats.
Song Review/Alt Folk : The Celtic Social Club’s ‘I Can’t Wait Anymore’
Their latest release is ‘I Can’t Wait Anymore’, a song about love wrapped up in melancholy, nostalgia, and misty watercolor sentiments.
Sukh’s ‘Heading East’ Unfurls With Technicolor Alt Folk Romance
His latest release is ‘Heading East’, an album that explores life through specific and succint lenses. Across eight tracks, he delightfully carries thoughts through shimmering acoustic and instrumental elements.
Tim Camrose’s ‘Fly Again’ : An Acoustical Alt Folk Gem
His latest release is ‘Fly Again’, a track that diminishes the hold that contracts like time, age, youth, and grief has on people
The Rick Lee Vinson Group Deliver Country Style Heartache in ‘The Ballad of Stuff That Never Broke My Heart’
The band released ‘The Ballad of Stuff That Never Broke My Heart’ in June, 2024, a track that unites retro Americana with folk narratives, shimmering blues rock and expansive country skies.