COUNTRY/ FOLK

Ulrich Jannert opens 2026 with “Two Men by the Harbor,” a powerful soul-rock reflection, written for those in-between moments when life asks uncomfortable questions. Now based in Northern Europe after a long musical journey that began in Germany, Jannert has a knack for turning personal crossroads into songs. This single,…

“Tequila at Dawn” is the last round at your favorite bar turned into a three-and-a-half-minute anthem. New Mexico songwriter JCCutter leans into his country-rock side here, trading in his usual grit and survival tales for something a little looser, louder, and funnier. It’s a mid-tempo, bar-room burner built for road…

“Leviathan” finds Andy Smythe doing what he does best: wrapping big, knotty questions about power, justice, and the future of humanity in a tune that feels like a street parade. The British singer-songwriter and alt-folk storyteller is gearing up for his eighth album, Quiet Revolution, a record that looks AI,…

“Soft Animal” finds UK artist Kwun trading cosmic fireworks for something far quieter and, in many ways, braver. After the ecstatic motion of “Cuíca” and the expansive energy of “Sovereignty,” this first single of 2026 slows everything down and pulls the listener back into the body. It’s the sound of…

Reverie..From Then Till Now opens a diary that’s been filling up for decades, then finally being read out loud. San Francisco artist Michellar steps into the spotlight with REVERIE..FROM THEN TILL NOW, an 11-track collection born from a life steeped in folk, choir harmonies, Latin records, rock bands, fine art,…

“Golden Hour” finds Dallas artist J Terrell circling back to where so many people first fell in love with his voice: covers. After the storytelling swagger of his album Cowboy Tango, this standalone single feels like a reset button, as a gentle breather between big projects and a love letter…

“Sympathize” introduces Fred Presley as a modern protest voice with an old soul, stepping out from Wethersfield with an acoustic guitar, a weary conscience, and a debut solo album, Our Selfish Ways, in tow. Teaming up with longtime collaborator Eric Lichter at Dirt Floor Recording Studios in Middletown, CT, Presley…

Hythe, Alberta artist, Mogipbob keeps things plainspoken, melodic, and a little cheeky. Mogipbob is a songwriter and recording artist who brings country with wisdom, rock, and folksy touches. He writes like a small-town storyteller who’s seen a lot, feels a lot, but refuses to make a fuss about it. This…

“Selene” finds English guitarist-composer Martin Lloyd Howard gazing skyward and turning moonlight into melody. Trained in the classical tradition but well-traveled through folk, blues, and rock, Howard usually splits his time between electric textures and acoustic ensembles. Here, though, he strips everything back to a single, 50-year-old hand-built classical guitar…

Irish pop newcomer Kaylene steps into her most confident era yet with “Classy,” a bold, tongue-in-cheek single that sets the tone for her upcoming debut EP due in February 2026. Hailing from Listowel, Ireland, Kaylene has been steadily building buzz through live shows and a growing online following, and “Classy”…