COUNTRY/ FOLK

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…

B. Snipes’ latest single, “Birds,” is a deeply personal ballad that transcends its origins to offer a message of hope and perseverance for anyone grappling with mental health. The song opens with a gentle symphony of nature. Birdsong fills the air, creating a sense of peace and tranquillity. This serenity…

The song, “Fall Asleep in the Sunlight,” from Mt. Kili’s debut album Ten Songs for my Girls, for Now and Later, an ode to frontman Rock Sichta’s twin daughters,is a poignant ballad that serves as a gentle reminder to cherish the present moment. “Fall Asleep in the Sunlight” unfolds slowly,…

Folk musician Paul Cafcae is back, and this time, he’s taking aim at inequality with his powerful new single, “Banks of Marble.” “Banks of Marble” is a full-on sonic revolution, reflecting the tension in every note. The lyrics are sharp and pointed, drawing inspiration from a classic Pete Seeger protest…

Robert Jordan’s new single, “Song for Bob,” from his upcoming album Vincent and Theo, is an engaging and exhilarating song. “Song for Bob” kicks things off with a full-on rock as the thumping drums, driving guitars, and soaring strings all come together to create a heavy, deep, vivid, and yearning…

With a knack for energetic performances, the Canadian country rock band Barstool Confession empowers by turning the most vulnerable emotions within into powerful self-expression with their latest single, “Tamed,” released this May 9. “Tamed” opens with a subtle build-up—a splash of the cymbal followed by guitar tuning, setting the stage…