You need to hear Nic T’s experimentally moody indie-folk ballad, “The City Burns.” We feel a sense of raw authenticity in this tune that we adore; both in lyrical content and vocal timbre. His style pairs beautifully with the melancholy chord progressions and haunting instrumental tones we hear in this exceptional production. This rich and eclectic arrangement, played with counterpoint and an unconventional combination of sonic dissonance, develops around melodic lines that intertwine and dialogue with the voice.
Fans of Sufjan Stevens or Iron & Wine will find themselves right at home with this massively talented up and coming indie-folk sensation. We look forward to hearing more.
Hear it now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
Vintz Desert is back with their recent single release, “Dawn,” in collaboration with emerging folk artist Lucie Glang. The vocal harmonies in this tune are next level. We love the blend of male and female vocalists flawlessly hitting each harmony with ease, effortlessly matching the velocity of the instrumental groove. Acoustic guitar layers intertwine with ethereal synth overtones, providing a lush, atmospheric soundscape for the vocals to shine in this masterful production.
With elite slide guitar work and a myriad of euphoric instrumental tones, we can’t help but fall for these artists and their dreamy yet anthemic signature sound. We hear similarities to the music from The Civil Wars or even boygenius in this one, exemplified by their astonishing vocal harmonies and fresh production style.
Hear them now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
Maxine Baker instantly caught our attention with her latest single release, “Pick Up Smoking,” an introspective indie-folk tune that has us wanting more. The vocal performance in this one is delicate yet commanding, intimate yet brimming with grit. With an evolving instrumental section that matches Maxine’s increasingly energetic vocals, we witness the growth from one acoustic guitar track to a full band complete with pedal steel and an intoxicating guitar solo in its latter half.
The musicianship showcased in this song is extraordinary, from its vocals to its rhythm section and everything in between; we love what we hear. Maxine’s music bridges the gap between Fiona Apple and Brandi Carlile, blending modern indie influences and production prowess with that classic Americana sound.
Hear her now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
Charles Walker recently dropped his album, Talking to Myself, and we love the third track, “Hold On.” This heartfelt, wholesome indie-folk song embodies the true spirit of americana music in the modern world; an intimate, unfiltered conversation between the heart and the world around it. The vocals are outstanding, the instrumentals are elite, and the groove leaves us wanting more. We always love the addition of a hammond organ alongside that classic, southern pedal steel guitar tone.
Fans of Noah Kahan, Ryan Adams, or even James Taylor will instantly connect with Charles and his twangy, folk oriented style. Catch him and his band at The 5 Spot in Nashville this Friday, August 15th. We look forward to hearing more.
Hear it now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
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