Renowned indie-folk singer-songwriter Anna Tivel is back with her latest single release, “Animal Poem,” a raw and honest production that instantly caught our attention. The vintage-inspired instrumentation backing her wonderfully performed vocals, this song has that old school folk feeling that can only be described as nostalgic and satisfying. We love the juxtaposition between Anna’s soft, intimate vocal timbre and the upbeat guitar-driven shifts between chorus and verse throughout this performance.
We think that fans of Phoebe Bridgers and Gigi Perez will instantly connect with this artist’s introspective lyricism and atmospheric energy. The eclectic nature of this masterful song instantly leaves us wanting more.
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googly eyes is back in collaboration with Joy Oladokun and Allison Ponthier with their latest single, “Jesus and John Wayne,” inspired by Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s book, a tune that explores the tension between faith, identity, and politics with rare honesty. With a soft, atmospheric production style, the focus stays on the lyrics in this one; words that speak to anyone who has felt pushed out by the religion they once trusted. Each artist brings raw emotion and clarity, reflecting on queerness, spirituality, and self-worth.
We hear similarities to the music from Fiona Apple and boygenius in this song, exemplified by their masterful production styles, incredible lyricism, and intimately raw vocal timbre. We highly recommend you check out the music from each of these massively talented artists.
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Jodie Nicholson is back with her latest single release, “Sunday,” an intoxicatingly moody and ethereal escape into melancholic thoughts and perceptions. We cannot get enough of the intimate vocal style presented here. We feel the raw energy and emotion behind her lyricism and vocal timbre, carried on and accentuated by atmospheric instrumentation and droning overtones. The electric and acoustic guitars playfully interacting with one another, the nostalgic keyboard tones, and the elite harmonies are just a few elements that contribute to this spacey vibe. The feeling in this one is not to be understated; her melancholic vibe is nothing less than absolutely captivating.
Fans of Lizzi McAlpine will instantly connect with this emerging artist’s folk inspired indie style that appeals to the masses. This tune is one bound for the charts. Don’t miss out on her masterful artistry.
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You need to hear “Oneida,” one of the latest singles from up and coming indie-folk artist Jackson Howard. We dig the evolving groove in this tune, as he slowly introduces new elements to its simple guitar/vocal tracks and building the tension flawlessly. We hear synths coming in, multiple layers of vocal harmony, a full drum kit, and a myriad of guitars all working together to create an ethereal soundscape that was completely unexpected upon starting the song. We love that. The evolution of emotions and lyricism, carried on by an elite instrumental section just bursting to give it their all.
We hear influences like Bon Iver and Gregory Alan Isakov in this artist’s musical style, with a moody twist that can only be described as unique and infectious. We highly recommend checking out their discography and look forward to hearing more in the near future.
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