Renowned indie-folk artist Neomi is back with her latest single release, “Trigger,” an intimately nostalgic and emotionally charged reflection on leaving the one you once loved. Her raw, genuine lyricism and delicate vocal timbre immediately caught our attention in this tune, as per usual with Neomi’s music. We love the broken down, minimalistic production style here as well; no harmonies, no percussion, no extra studio magic. Just one incredibly performed lead vocal accompanied by a lonely acoustic guitar, upright bass, and gentle, atmospheric overtones created by what sounds like a traditional string section.
Fans of Phoebe Bridgers and boygenius will instantly connect with Neomi’s dreamy, inventive take on the modern indie-folk genre. Be on the lookout for her next EP release, Another Year Will Pass, dropping on October 31st. Do not miss out on this massively talented up and coming folk sensation; we look forward to hearing more.
Hear it now on our Indie Folk 2025 playlist.
Up next is Thomas Bull with his recent single, “Things Fall Apart,” a laid back, introspective tune with themes of acceptance and understanding. We love the juxtaposition between lyricism and instrumentation in this one. Lines like “stars falling from the sky” and “arrows set afire” are met with mellow, softly strummed guitars and light percussion. The addition of a string section and pedal steel help to bring out the emotions suggested by these lyrics, providing a layer of dreamy overtones that we cannot get enough of. His vocals are raw and authentic, with harmonies that are nothing short of on point throughout this song.
We hear similarities to the music from The Avett Brothers and Bon Iver in this one, exemplified by their intoxicating instrumentals and authentic vocal style. We dig what Thomas Bull has been up to. Check out his music if you are looking for a fresh face in the modern indie-folk scene.
Hear him now on our Indie Folk 2025 playlist.
Nantua is immediately infectious with their latest single, “Falling,” a relaxed, euphoric sonic journey through modern indie-folk soundscapes. We love the production style here. The lyrics may be minimalistic, yet they carry a profound amount of emotion. They seem to be calling us from a distance, melody and harmony alike, through masterful use of airy, long release reverb. We hear more of a pop influence here, with electronic percussive elements that fit the vibe of this tune like a glove. The instrumentation is light and uplifting, with a wonderfully plucked acoustic guitar pattern and ethereal synth tones hanging in the balance.
We hear a mix of Lizzie McAlpine and Jessica Pratt in this song; fans of these artists will have no problem connecting with Nantua and their dreamy, eclectic style. We look forward to hearing more in the near future.
Hear it now on our Indie Folk 2025 playlist.
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