COUNTRY/ FOLK

With a career that has effortlessly crossed continents, languages, and genres, Dalinda has never been an artist content with staying in one lane. Born to Bosnian parents, raised in Libya, and now based in the UK, she has spent years weaving together musical traditions from different corners of the world.…

Written between Boston and Beirut, Kite Without a String is an album shaped by distance, uncertainty, and the quiet search for something solid to hold onto. John Lebanon’s latest release blends indie folk and indie rock with subtle Middle Eastern influences, creating a collection that feels both deeply personal and…

History often remembers wars through battles, speeches, and political decisions. Foxy Leopard’s “Same Old Sermon” takes a different route altogether. Drawn from the upcoming concept album Before, which explores the years leading up to the American Civil War, the song focuses on the gradual unraveling of a shared understanding between…

With “How You Left Me Still,” Babylon, New York songwriter Mark Cee transforms personal grief into something quietly powerful and universally relatable. Drawn from experiences of sudden loss and the lingering ache left behind by loved ones who shaped our lives, the single offers a heartfelt glimpse into the emotional…

Paint Spill, the latest EP from Brisbane-based artist Sailor Bay, arrives carrying the weight of grief, fractured identity, anger, hope, and survival. What began years ago as a musical partnership between two friends has evolved into a deeply personal solo project following the death of Sailor Bay’s creative collaborator and…

Fresh off a major career milestone, Celeste Marie Wilson wastes no time reminding listeners why she has become one of the most exciting voices emerging from the Texas music scene. Her latest single, “Jesus, Tequila and Whiskey,” is a rowdy, unapologetic country-rock anthem that blends Southern storytelling, honky-tonk swagger, and…

Some artists spend decades in the spotlight and gradually fade into nostalgia. LaCosta Tucker, however, seems determined to keep writing new chapters. With “Your Shadow’s Gone,” the veteran country singer delivers a confident, no-nonsense anthem about reclaiming independence after a relationship had kept one’s wings clipped for too long. Released…

With “De-Anchored,” Chippenham singer-songwriter M3G turns personal uncertainty into a stirring and deeply relatable piece of folksy indie rock. Released on May 8, 2026, the single continues the artistic journey that began with “Rooks,” bringing her one step closer to a full-length album while showcasing her gift for pairing emotional…

There is something irresistibly cinematic about Dusty Echoes’ debut EP Lone Frontier. Crafted by Liverpool-based husband-and-wife duo Reuben George and Rea Fortis, the five-track collection feels more like a series of dusty postcards from forgotten highways, river towns, and late-night saloons. What began as a single creative experiment gradually evolved…

Austrian project SAmMU continues its mission of breathing new life into ancient legends with “Ivar Der Knochenlose – Epic Nordic Song,” a towering Viking metal epic inspired by the legendary Norse warrior Ívarr the Boneless. Led by creator Heiko Grabner, whose work is deeply rooted in Viking history, Old Norse…