Tag Archives: Folk

AUDIO: Rainbow Cobra – “Asleep at the Wheel”

Rainbow Cobra have released their sophomore EP. It’s four songs of Americana and country-tinged rock sensibilities that tackle lyrical themes of aimlessness, feeling stuck and running away. “Never Turning Back” spans almost seven minutes long, reflecting that the band isn’t afraid to get adventurous with broader storytelling and songwriting. With a penchant for gritty guitar solos and a strong yearning

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AUDIO: Long Mama – “Corduroy Road”

Long Mama released their first new single since last year’s debut album “Poor Pretender” this week. Bringing the band’s delightful blend of folk, country and Americana, this tune details imagery of escapism off the grid and into wilderness scenery. Think dirt roads, no Wi-Fi, a warm fire and skies full of stars – that’s where you can find Long Mama.

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AUDIO: The Midnight Purchase – “The Hard Way”

Americana-folk rockers The Midnight Purchase released a new single – their first new music since 2018. The song is about tricky lessons learned and the long road that comes with that; you keep making the same mistakes over and over again and wonder if you’ll ever break the cycle. Built by a prominent sound layered with soaring guitar and dynamic

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AUDIO: Allison Mahal – “Not Over This Yet”

Singer-songwriter Allison Mahal released her debut full-length album last month. With ten songs, Mahal delivers a collection of personal tales with recurring themes of growing up fast, young love and shifting into adult mode while strings remain attached. Her tender, sensitive style of folk values the delicacy of piano as much as it values the benevolence of acoustic guitar, married

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AUDIO: Matthew Davies – “A Ship Called Blind Devotion”

Singer-songwriter Matthew Davies released a new album recently. With ten songs, Davies brings his seasoned, earnest lyrical approach as he contemplates life’s daily races in which we meander and persevere through while asking ourselves difficult existential questions. Largely favoring a stripped-down folk sound, Davies touches on topics of self-sabotage (“Wrecking Ball”), fear of death (“Another World”), companionship (“You Go I

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AUDIO: Wildered – “Emezov”

Indie folk act Wildered released their debut album this past Friday. Opening with lush ambient soundscapes that sound exactly like the cover art would suggest, this record’s 13 tracks traverse exquisite scenery and natural beauty by means of clarity’s conquest. Incorporating unique instrumental synergy with banjo, synth and acoustic guitar, songwriter Nate Bjorge showcases vocal versatility capable of being bold

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AUDIO: Hosts – “Wade Low”

Americana-folk rockers HOSTS released their fourth album on Friday complete with a release show at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn that evening. With seven songs, this record heavily draws upon themes of self-exploration and seeking clarity. Frontman Miles Patzer is a heartfelt and earnest songwriter, giving his words plenty of space to breathe in country-tinged atmospheres that accompany topics of meaning, purpose

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AUDIO: Violet Wilder – “For the Record”

Indie folk act Violet Wilder released their debut album today. Featuring nine songs, it’s a bountiful exhibition of gorgeous melodies, elegant three-part harmonies and gentle yet firm dynamics that teem with conviction. The trio incorporate themes of self-acceptance, finding meaning within, relationship conflict, bittersweet memories and letting go, displaying prowess with grand crescendos and refined synergy to guide each tune.

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AUDIO: Lady Cannon – “Take It Out On Me”

Lady Cannon recently announced that they are disbanding – but not before they released a new EP. Martha Cannon’s enchanting blend of folk, Americana, and pop takes us for a dance one last time as the band touches on themes such as distance growing between two lovers, misplacing love, and coming back to someone who’s hurt you. An ensemble of

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VIDEO: Long Mama – “The Narrows”

Long Mama premiered a new music video from debut album “Poor Pretender” this week. Directed by Kati Katchever and Alexander Boguslavsky, the scenes find the Americana-folk act embarking into the woods in black-and-white. Gazing at the sun, the moon, up the trees and across the fields of snow, Kat Wodtke gallantly leads us further and further into a backcountry adventure

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