COUNTRY/ FOLK

With a slew of milestones and accolades behind him, Vili V gets hopeful, resilient, and optimistic through shades of roots rock, blues, rockabilly, and so much more in his latest album, In Daddy’s Arms Again. The album opens with the spirited “Tupelo Rhythm,” which’s seen much love across continents with…

Shiloh, Forever, the moniker of Minnesota-born singer-songwriter Matthew Roers, will have you half sleeping through a siesta and half enchanted with his latest indie folk gem, “The Man After Dark.” The song mesmerizes with its slow, somnolent guitar swirls and the soft rustling of drums that create an atmosphere of…

Nero Simon and the Sunsetters came in like a crashing tide, delivering their newest album, “WAVELAND,” set to release officially on March 15, 2024. Rooted in Georgia, this folk rock band blazingly captured the sound of the coast on their second album, giving you the feeling of a summer vacation…

“Diary of a Flame” is a six-track long EP which is an ode to Jess Abran’s childhood. The moment you put your earbuds on, it will be like entering a time machine and going through an emotional journey back in time, experiencing again the melancholy of the friendships you thought…

Rooted in Washington, DC, Brian K. Pagels and Stephen Russ is a rocking duo that formed Brian K & The Parkway in 2021. “Killing The Bear,” their debut album, will be released on March 29, 2024. It alludes to ‘70s rock artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Warren…

“Fun and Games” is a playful nine-track album created by Brother Andrew. Andrew said he put it together with a “YOLO” mindset, fusing country with rock to bring something refreshing to the table in a world of over-produced songs. “Chess” opens “Fun and Games” with a joyful track you cannot…

Suzumeno Tears is back with another folk tune, “Itokuri Bushi,” a traditional Japanese work song from Amami Island. Combining the song are traditional melodies with a jazzy and psychedelic touch, that make the song contemporary and relaxing to listen to. “Itokuri Bushi” opens with a gentle guitar strumming soothingly on…

Anna Elyse, in her latest single, “Old Western Film” aurally illustrates yourself struggling to balance yourself in the muddy waters of your past as you are dazzled by the refuge presented. Released on February 29, the folk-pop song has Elyse’s rich vocals and immersive music, creating a deeply touching experience…

UK duo Starlight Alice is about to shock you with a mix of folk and pop with their debut single, “I Swear to God,” released this February 16. Good luck trying not to hit the repeat button. You can try but the pause button will be a good miss. The…

gingerjamesfair, aka James Fair, has reached his latest pinnacle with his latest introspective album, The Hobbyist about life’s diverse pastimes and pursuits. He dedicates this album to his late father who was an earnest hobbyist, whom he lost including some other family members and his dog, during the period of…