We got lost in the dreamy immersive brilliance of In Your Eyes, the new single from Gwac. The project references an influence of Radiohead while finding some new mantra within that vibe. It’s a minamilistic moment you can easily lose yourself to, with some tempered charm courtesy of the singers sedative performance.
He’s barely awake but still breathing. It’s haunting and relatable. It recalls suffering, and our inevitable emotional turmoil. Life is suffering. Hear for yourself.
Gwac is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
We love the rare Americana energy injected into Gold & Silver, the new single from Big Chemical. There’s a bit of Southern rock mixed into this aesthetic. It’s more Allman Brothers than Skynard. We also hear a bit of Gram Parsons era Byrds mixed with the modern indie power pop projects they inspired. The lap steel part even tags a melody familiar to Nilsson.
It’s a convincing acoustic rock revival that finds extra magnetism in the organic brilliance of the full band performance. They effectively capture the drama of an in concert performance. Gold & Silver is an instant classic.
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Mammal Talk switches it up with their new single Ether. They take a break from infectious electro pop and offer a contemplative dream folk moment. There’s still a bit of sci fi courtesy of the scanning synth lead. The song at its essence is an inspired country rock ballad. In that manner we hear a bit of Kacey Musgraves or Brandi Carlile.
It’s still got one foot in the underground, but it’s a vibe mainstream Americana fans will adore. It’s a testament to the songs knock out vocal performance. She’s a natural, and her effortless delivery lands soothing throughout. Hear for yourself.
Ether is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Like an encouraging battle drum, a puttering tom shakes the foreground on the new single from Henry Taylour. Cleverly claimed as A Relentless Pursuit of Happiness, the songwriter doesn’t mince what challenges this complicated plight. That melancholy contrast finds relatability in context. We can’t control what we can’t control.
Taylour’s own tempered delivery is like a composed spiritual guide as he gently charts this narrative of life’s meaning. Waves of atmosphere and a building arrangement rise like a soft fury. Beautifully produced, Taylour should connect with fans of Andrew Bird and David Gray.
Henry Taylour is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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