We were drawn to the cinematic reverence of River Wey, the new single from WORRYWORRY. The performance is amplified by a minimalistic arrangement, no easy feat in the world of atmospheric indie folk. Still, within that construct the artist scans the depth of the melody’s harmonious spectrum, offering progressive variation withinin the polarities of his primary vocal styles.
Those styles alternating between the retrospective verse sections and the earnest delivery of the chorus. It offers contrast in a way that bridges the gap between artists like Kings of Convenience and Hozier. Caught between pensive and passionate and rising like a flower from ashes.
Hear River Wey now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Our appreciation for all things Luna Keller gets reinvigorated with the release of her new single Shoulder. A collaboration with notable indie folker Dom Malin, the new single highlights Keller’s smokey delivery. Her voice is intoxicating and Shoulder is the perfect melody to illuminate it.
An indie folk gem with a succulent swinging groove and a clever chorus, Shoulder only pushes Keller’s legend forward. Dig into her catalog, she’s a prolific writer with refreshing stylistic diversity between releases.
Shoulder is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Side Saddle caught our attention with their new single Bottom of the Ninth. The single intriguingly graces the contrasting influences of Americana, indie pop, and indie folk. The singers chill trademark indie vocal style adds to the affect, reflecting a timbre familiar to artists like Jose Gonzalez.
The production aesthetic makes the record feel like a journey in song, with the stacked acoustic guitars churning like a chugging train while the lyrics mirror the soundtrack of our lives. The introspective narrative adds to that charm. We simply adore it.
Hear Bottom of the Ninth now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
We dig the playful nostalgic energy of Going to New York, the new single from Marloes van Asselt. It’s not just the Big Apple theme that reminds us of classic Paul Simon, it’s also a stylistic reverence that equally cites an influence of George Harrison. They pair that with an indie sensibility akin to The Shins, Elliot Smith, and early Badly Drawn Boy. Going to New York is refreshingly familiar while standing strong on its own two feet.
Going To New York is one part of an impressive new album from Marloes Van Asselt: Hold On To Your Change. The full release is a collective triumph that accentuates the artists dynamic nature while embracing her influences. Highlights include the revelatory Here Comes The Flood, a harmonious guitar jam that recalls an influence of Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett, and The Velvet Underground. We can dig it!
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