COUNTRY/ FOLK

Bill Neely is back at it again, and this time he’s got something to say. With “Resistance,” the first punchy single off the upcoming album Pith & Vinegar, Neely’s newest sonic experiment as Headlong Retreat is roaring with defiance. If the title didn’t clue you in, the track is a…

With her latest single Laugh Track, Ava Valianti delivers a hauntingly clever and emotionally raw exploration of identity, self-awareness, and performance trauma. The Newbury-based indie-pop artist, already a two-time New England Music Award nominee and IAMA runner-up, continues her ascent with what may be her most introspective and self-aware track…

In Slack Key Blues, Slack Key ‘Ohana and Rand Anderson gift us a sun-kissed bluesy postcard straight from paradise, tinged with melancholy and real-life grit. Out since April 11, this breezy yet poignant single is a genre-fusing gem that blends the easygoing textures of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar with…

Vol. II by Francis Fell is like stumbling across a lost cassette in your cool aunt’s attic—something nostalgic, sun-drenched, and strangely magnetic. Recorded mostly on analogue gear, this three-song EP is a warm, lo-fi hug wrapped in psychedelic dreams and indie charm. From the very first strum of “Wait,” you’re…

Cleo Handler’s compare & contrast digs through your journal from a heartbreak summer, laughing and wincing in equal measure—except it’s set to jangly guitars, jittery percussion, and vocals that hit like a knowing smirk. This album is brutally honest but never bitter, angsty but never joyless—just one big beautifully messy…

Ian Ward’s One Shot – EP grabs you by the collar, looks you dead in the eye, and says, “You only get one shot—so don’t mess this up.” With his soulful voice, rich storytelling, and a sound that lands somewhere between pop, rock, and singer-songwriter nostalgia, Ian takes listeners on…

Harry Cleverdon’s Survival will have you before you know it, you’re humming the choruses like old country wisdom passed down through generations. Rooted in acoustic storytelling and unfiltered emotion, this debut effort feels farm-grown and genuine, a refreshing break from the overproduced polish of modern country-pop. Cleverdon’s voice carries the…

“Amhrán na Leabhar” by Myjyn gently weaves itself into your bones before you even realize it. There’s something hypnotic about the way her voice glides over the melody, soft, steady, and utterly captivating. It’s got that effortless storytelling quality. The harmonies in the background feel almost ghostly, wailing like echoes…

Melbourne-based folk rock singer-songwriter Shani Weiss is excited to announce the launch of her captivating new single, ‘What’s Left’ dropping on the 21st of March.This release marks the second single from her highly anticipated EP, following the success of her debut single, “All About Life.” Check out the exclusive Interview…

If a song could feel like a warm sunrise over a peaceful ocean, “LOVE EARTH” by Michellar would be it. With a gentle yet urgent touch, this track is a heartfelt plea for the planet, wrapped in soothing melodies and evocative lyricism. Michellar portrays vivid imagery of nature’s beauty and…