COUNTRY/ FOLK

Award-winning alt-folk-pop singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Rachael Sage unveils her latest musical creation, “The Other Side.” This full-length studio album boasts 15 tracks that transport listeners to the ’70s and ’80s retro sound. Americana-style pop hooks and folk aesthetics are heightened with acoustic guitars, fiddles, tympani, and trumpets. The journey…

Nominated for “Female Artist of the Year” and hailing from Vale, North Carolina, singer-songwriter Jennifer Alvarado releases her heartbreaking ballad, “Colorado.” As the first single from her forthcoming project set to release next Spring, it showcases Alvarado’s emotive storytelling with enchanting melodies. The song opens with comforting and warm strumming…

Hailing from Canada’s Far North, musician Adrian Sutherland released the song “Precious” to share a powerful message and tease his upcoming album. Much like the Black music from the southern United States, the song is about people fighting for their land and rights. Adrian, a cultural leader fluent in Omushkegowuk…

South London indie duo Arliston concludes the year with their latest sensational and sultry release, “Thawed.” The duo, Jack Ratcliffe (vocalist & instrumentalist) and George Hasbury (instrumentalist & producer) unveiled this track on Nov 24 via their own label, Sob Story Records. “Thawed” opens with crooning vocals set against guitar…

“Ukrainian Folk Music, Vol. VIII: Glory to the Heroes” by Brothers Ivan, led by second-generation Ukrainian brothers Petro Ivanovich and Nick Ivanovich Sahaidachny, speaks out against the recent Ukrainian Invasion through traditional Ukrainian folk music. The first track, “Red Guelder Rose (Chervona Kalyna),” sets a lively and upbeat tone with…

This album’s diversity encompasses every genre the artist has ever played. There are influences from traditional North American folk music, roots music, folk, country, and blues. The lyrics are a thought-provoking chapter. This album is more about handling everyday problems than his previous one, which was more about partying, having…

Davie Furey concludes this year with a mesmerizing and haunting love song, “The Rose of Bohermeen” that transcends time. Released this Nov 23, this track is in collaboration with Bohermeen-born playwright Richard Ball. From the outset, the song envelops listeners with shimmering guitar strumming with a melancholic yet romantic tone.…

Egyptian-American indie singer-songwriter Michael Isaak releases his latest single, “hey boy.” The song is an ode to his younger self, who he knows will get through every hurdle but is proud of who he used to be as he was resilient and developed himself as he grew up. The production…

Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Celine has released 6 new tracks through her sophomore EP, “sad, but not really,” this Nov 3. You are going to find a whole lot of reflections on this EP as the singer perches on love and life. The opening track, “24,” provides a glimpse into the…

Galway city-based singer-songwriter Sano Hill’s latest album, “If Not Now, When,” takes listeners on a ride through the ups and downs of life. In this album, he explores a relationship from the beginning to the breakdown amidst dreams and struggles. The album’s diverse sound, blending passionate vocals and intricate guitar…