COUNTRY/ FOLK

Singer/songwriter Kyra Gordon draws from a diverse set of life experiences, including her early pursuit of acting as a career. Music is now her vehicle, but the voice of the actor still echoes in her work. “I see songs as little movies that I create,” exclaims Gordon. “I get to…

Pacific Northwest-based American singer-songwriter Rusty Reid has released his latest single, “Head to Heart.” Released this Aug 12, via Northern Latitudes Records, Rio Paso Music Publishing (BMI), this song will make you rethink your path and your obeisance to the system. The song is featured in the first part of…

“Nihavend İlahi” by Ferah ft. Evangelia Chaldaeaki is a captivating and deeply spiritual exploration of Islamic religious poetry. The song’s traditional instrumentation, featuring the oud, ney, and percussion, amongst other instruments and majestic vocals, creates a rich and evocative soundscape that transports listeners to a world of faith and devotion.…

Seattle-based band, La Need Machine has released their latest jamming, humanitarian anthem, “The Mountain,” just this Aug 16. The song starts with steady thumping drums setting a beat for us to nod our heads to. The momentum is joined by relaxing guitar strumming and Brian raspily singing soothingly over his…

Jody Prewett brings you the best of folk enchantment with his latest album, River Songs released Jun 21, 2024. With Jody Prewett and Emily Maguire, the album comes very close to a live performance as it fulfils the purity and transience of summer of the recording on the banks of…

British band 23 Fields return with their sophomore album To Follow This Year’s Fashion, from which “Scars,” released this April 1, particularly caught our eye. Produced by James McMillan, “Scars” is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, a song that explores the complexities of healing after heartbreak. “Scars” opens with a…

Duhaney is a new force in the music scene. Led by the charismatic Greg Duhaney, this band is dropping their irresistibly enjoyable debut single, “Everybody Wants You.” This song is a sugar rush for the ears, a full-on celebration of that intoxicating, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling of a new flame. Duhaney has…

Belfast-based songwriter Nathan O’Regan releases the standout track “It’ll Be Alright” from his debut studio EP, Uncovered Vol. The song is a soothing and charismatic, sensational, optimistic song that will make you want to roll your eyes at the back of your head in sensation. “It’ll Be Alright” is built…

The dark/pop/folk/prog solo acoustic artist and singer-songwriter David Benson, known by his moniker Said Sara releases “Then There You Are,”  on June 28, 2024, showcases his distinctive style and emotive delivery, solidifying his place in the contemporary music scene. Debuting live last year in four nations, he has shown himself,…

Louise Burke, the multi-talented artist who has already carved a path as a translator, actress, and now musician, is back with a poignant new single, “Benevolent Not Malevolent.” This track, released this April 13, 2024, is a deeply personal and heartfelt exploration of struggling to keep love alive amidst the…