Johnny & the Dinosaurs caught our attention with their new single Concrete Cowgirl. We adore the singers laid back stoned indie crooner vibe. The production ideas add a refreshing cinematic detail. There’s a dreamy folk pop underlayer complete with jangly slide guitar sweeps and a SoCal mini choir.
The vibe effectively bridges the gap between Phosphorescent, Lord Huron, and Gram Parsons. The imaginative arrangement adds to the appeal and really amplifies the sonic width. It’s all about a vibe, soak into it.
Concrete Cowgirl is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Lucas Player finds rare contrast in the design of his new single More Than You. The artist embraces a modern vocal timbre and effect chain somewhere between indie rap and emo. The piano part could have been sampled from a classical piece, and the orchestration adds to the assimilation.
The drums add a post rock touch that effectively glues it all together. We love the array of influences heard in this work. It’s convincing too, with Player’s inspired emotional touch landing genuine. More Than You bridges the gap between Frank Ocean and Elliot Smith. Get into it.
More Than You is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Mike B & the Universe embrace the groove on their recent The Alamo. The pump and jive can be heard infecting the swagger of every contribution. Its a testament to the recordings in concert feel, an affect we absolutely love. Most importantly, the falsetto vocal performance lands convincing and settles impressively into this sonic landscape.
Stylistically we hear an influence of Neil Young with some modern relation to Wilco or Dawes. It’s a great alt country Americana feel.
Hear The Alamo now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Molly Ganley chronicles the trials that brought her here on her new single Who Are You. The personal lyrical reflections land relatable and do well to preserve the dues paid by all. It’s also a monument for the artist to pay it forward. The arrangement responds with conjured grace courtesy of the sad strings and roaming tickling of the ivories.
It’s a musical testament to take life in stride. After all, that’s what our ancestors worked so hard for. So we didn’t have to. Stylistically we think she should connect fans of Courtney Marie Andrews and Kathleen Edwards.
Who Are You is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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