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.
Takar Nabam’s ‘Your Map’ : A Delightful Room of Neo-Jazz
His latest release is ‘Your Map’, a track that instantly calls to mind the soundscapes of artists like FKJ, Tom Misch, and Leon Bridges.
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/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.
Experience A Folk Gaze Blur in Spouses’ ‘Indian Summer’
Their sophomore release is ‘Indian Summer’, a pastel, sky blue expanse with ringing string melodies, soft baritones that blare at the fringes.
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.
Winn Rose’s ‘So Far’ Poses Creative Alt Folk Crafts
The Australian artist’s latest release is the album, ‘So Far’, an album that catalogs and chronicles encounters leading up to The Now.
Icarus Phoenix’s Alt Folk in ‘I Should Have Known The Things You Never Said’ is One For the Books
‘I Should Have Known The Things You Never Said’ is the group’s latest album; a collection that was teased with tracks like High Tide, Painting, and Doctor! Doctor!. It is a ten-track album that forms along diverse planes and aesthetics of folk rock.
Bunch of Ace’s ‘Apple Tree’ : An Elating Alt Folk Song
In their latest single, ‘Apple Tree’, the twins explore the feeling of living in the same place all your life. It is a feel-good song with a confessional poetic allure. They showcase the passing of time, seasons, and innocence with elating simple lyrics.
23 Fields’ ‘Scars’ is an Intricate Alt Folk Expanse
The melancholy of the track, Scars is elegantly presented, crested with moments of nostalgia, romance, and heartbreak.
Album Review : Josefine Neumann’s ‘My Greatest Fears’
Her latest release is the ‘My Greatest Fears’ album, a collection that holds up a mirror to the listener and sends them on a journey of introspection and self-discovery.