Sam Plecker won’t let folk truists trap him in. His new single Front Door Blues has that kind of rebellious spirit. It rings like an East Village singer breaking out of its comfort zone and dipping into the world of rock. Perhaps you’re familiar with that construct (Dylan).
All association aside Front Door Blues is a nice mix of rockabilly and first wave Rhythm in Blues. Much like the folk turned rock movement of the early sixties. It feels authentic, and that’s why we love it.
Hear Front Door Blues now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Sun Way Street is lucid on their new release Rise and Fall. The devil is in the lyrical details on this inspiring gem. There’s contrast in how the cool Jack Johnson feel of the performance meets its melancholy match. Slightly sad but refreshingly real, much like its treasured California. We’re into it.
Hear Rise and Fall now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Bella Cloud has something to say about The Littlest Death. Existential dread finds contrast courtesy of the singers instinctually comforting timbre. Her voice lands intoxicating despite her spirits tormented outcry. It’s easy to see what’s on the outside, but Cloud is concerned with the turmoil inside. That’s a perplexing conundrum.
Altogether it’s a gorgeous performance with the atmospheric orchestration amplifying the vibe in all the right moments. Stylistically we think she connects with fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Lizzie McAlpine.
Hear The Littlest Death now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Lule Sital-Singh finds his jive in the vintage groove permeating from the new single Little River. A feel good slightly psych infused gem, Little River has nostalgic charm that lands cinematic.
Stylistically they find the middle ground between Flaming Lips, The Thrills, and Mac Demarco. The tone design gives a sense of time and place while the vocal retains a sense of candid wonder. Little River sounds dreamy.
Hear Little River now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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