Will Weaver caught our attention with the release of his new record The 332 Tapes. An instinctual musical ear has served the young songwriter well, as he ferociously adapted his success on trombone into a guitar framework. That switch lead to a fury of inspiration and an undeniable passion for writing. Those musings can be heard on this impressive 8 track release.
Featuring 7 original compositions and one unplugged adaptation for context, Wil is convincing as a musical poet. There’s a raw intensity to every performance, with a balance of croon and grit that recalls an affect known to recent southern dirt breakthrough Zach Bryan.
Like Bryan, Weaver has the vocal chops and catchy melodic instincts to break through. He sings of romance and heartbreak in a way that’s admirable. It’s a reflection of his old soul essence, an attribute we expect will draw from both singer songwriter and indie folk audiences in search of truth. Dig into all of The 332 Tapes.
Reconciliation (unplugged) is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Imaginative explorations on banjo are hard to come by. We found a new hero within this medium. Her name is Kendl Winter and she is a revelation on banjo. She has already amassed an impressive social media following due to her mind boggling performance vids. It’s a testament to her authenticity and makes her a folk fest highlight worth the price of admission.
Her new single Roscoe’s Blooping reiterates her legacy as this mediums latest magnetic trailblazer. In that way she reminds us of Bela Fleck, who was able to break barriers with his own modern take on the instrument. Winter is reasonably more traditional, but offers some new melodic sensibilities to push the banjo forward. For that we are forever grateful.
Hear Roscoe’s Blooping now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Middle Sattre drops a multi-dimensional gem with the release of the video for their single Dallas. A serene song in its own right, the brilliant illustrations that accompany it enhance its imaginative sparkle. Paired together they illuminate the smart production quips. Stylistically Middle Sattre expands on a vibe familiar to Sufjan Stevens, with Dallas effectively opening up some new realms within this vibe.
The video evolves impressive. Once you start to hope it will ascend to new heights, it does. So hang on and watch all of it. You won’t be disappointed.
Dallas is also featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Vintage soul, gospel, and Americana all have a stake in We Can Make It Work, the new single from Scott and Lila. The German duo pays homage to the legacy of American music while adding some modern indie pop flare to bend this aura modern.
There’s some contemporary swing with Lila’s own intoxicating smooth timbre deepening their connection to the works of Norah Jones. We could also draw fair similarities to works of Angus and Julia Stone. A gorgeous composition and a proper theme for long distance lovers, We Can Make It Work is a triumph.
Hear it now on our Emerging folk and Indie Country Playlist.
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