COUNTRY/ FOLK

Czech Republic-born singer-songwriter Yana performs music. Her life has always been heavily influenced by music, and she has always been attracted by meaningful lyrics. With her own songs, she strives to convey a message and get the audience to reflect while listening to the music. Interference, Mic Christopher, J Eoin,…

Psychopath Cool by Chucky Trading Co : Review Hailing from the Laurel Canyon neighborhood, Chucky Trading Co is the collaboration between singer-songwriter CS Taber and producer Evertt Young. At the tail end of 2021, the band dropped their debut album as a group. This year, they continue on their voyage…

For The Broken Hearted Traveler is the second album by singer-songwriter Mollie Rainwater. It features a lead acoustic guitar and thoughtful lyrics throughout. There are some songs that feature piano and strings as well! Her songs are more folk, mellow, and acoustic. Check out the latest official video & the…

Valentina Vela release a new single ‘En la Profundidad’ The second song by Chilean singer-songwriter Valentina Vela, “En la profundidad,” was released on July 14. possessor of a distinctive, organic, and sincere style. Valentina presents us with a theme that makes use of the feeling of going in search of…

Seattle, Washington native Ella Ruby performs as an indie/folk singer/songwriter. She claims to have grown up reading books during storms. She’s spent the past few years learning about the past, experimenting with clay, and moving past past relationships. Her music, which focuses on themes of heartbreak, change, loss, and (re)discovery,…

Bring to the Dawn by Pete Campbell: Review All Pete Campbell ever wanted to do was play music. As a guitarist for Sydney rock bands Brave and Crazy and Maryanne Rex Band in the 1990s, he took his first steps into the music industry. In the intervening years, he has…

River of Gold by Vintz Desert: Review Following the success of his previous hit ‘Love in Boston’, the Maryland indie folk singer-songwriter Vintz Desert has released his latest EP, The Blue Journal. In our today’s feature, we’ll be talking about the soulful ending track of the 5-track EP, River of…

Curious by Jennifer Alvarado: Review Hailing from North Carolina, Jennifer Alvarado has been a familiar name with Illustrate Magazine readers as the singer/songwriter had an exclusive interview with us not so long ago. This year she is putting out her highly-anticipated second album “Songbird” with the first single titled “Curious”.…

Folk singer-songwriter Michael Kiel Cash, who is currently based in New York City, incorporates tradition, authenticity, and years of performing into his brand-new, roots-inspired solo project. Since becoming a full-time musician more than 15 years ago, Cash has toured more than 20 nations, primarily as an upright bassist, while co-leading…

Jesabel’s latest song, “This Small Town,” is like a fine casserole that combines electronic pop-folk instrumentation with front porch storytelling. The song is based on her own experiences growing up in a small Georgian town. The detours involved in trying to understand or fit in somewhere you don’t quite belong.…