COUNTRY/ FOLK

Manningtree, Essex, UK singer-songwriter, Rob Prince is singing us tales by the bonfire with his latest album, Telling Tall Tales, released this June 7. You are getting indie pop, funk, Irish folk, and classic Britpop in 7 tracks. Produced, mixed, and mastered by AJ from Black Cactus Studios, the album…

California meets Chicago in a mesmerizing free folk sound in the single, “Where My Body Sleeps” by Halo Rider. Markus James’ vocals are like aged whiskey, smooth yet packing a grave and melancholic punch. They intertwine with Anne Harris’ delicate and feathery harmonies, creating an earthy and ethereal sound. The…

Experienced guitarist and artist David Ray Richardson’s “Toll of the Bell,” a stand-out track from his latest album “The Endless Tree,” offers a captivating paradox. The instrumentation shimmers with an almost joyful vibrancy—sparkling percussion and bright strumming guitars that dance like sunlight on water. The vigor of the rumbling drums…

Once a Social worker, Cornwall UK multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Rosalie James gets behind early parenting with Storefront Church in her sensational and cinematic rock single, “ISLAND.” Released this May 22, it rings a bell for us Mitski, Kate Bush, Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver, The National, and Fleetwood Mac fans. Shimmering…

Lauren Hulbert brings you sunshine, wildflowers, and that feeling of butterflies in your stomach in her new single “HONEYDEW.” This song is pure, unadulterated sweetness as it gently caresses your ears with strumming guitars. Produced by Hulbert herself, she washes over you with her husky, grainy, and oh-so-natural voice. The…

Singer-songwriter Guillem Gené steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight with his latest single, “Saviours,” a ballad on hoping for love and connection. “Saviours” opens with a melancholic beauty. Gentle piano and plucked guitars create a bed of quiet contemplation. His voice emerges soft and tender, tinged with…

Padraic Lang, known by his stage name PlanG, released his latest single, “My Little City,” on April 15. This heartfelt ballad was written by Lang, recorded at FrenchQuarter Studio in Cork City, Ireland, and produced by Lang alongside George Micansky, beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions tied to leaving home for…

Zoe Stroupe explores the bittersweet territory of grief that encompasses gratitude in her folksy and poetic latest single, “Colorado Bruise,” released on May 25. Inspired by a Big Thief concert and a trip to Denver, the song traverses through acceptance and healing. “Colorado Bruise” opens with soulful crooning harmonies setting…

Stefan Dando’s latest single, “Hit The Road Again,” is a journey slit open with heartbreak. Rustling percussion and relaxed guitar strums create an intimate opening for the artist to tell us a story of his bygone times. With the minimal instrumentals pulling us in with their gentleness, Dando’s voice becomes…

Gabriel Byrd’s latest single, “Under a Mango Tree,” is a captivating tapestry of folk, classical, experimental, and progressive rock influences. The piece opens with mesmerizing guitar plucks, layered to create a hypnotic and complex rhythm. These steely, sharp chords are then softened by the warm, gentle flow of flutes, bringing…