COUNTRY/ FOLK

New Orleans singer, songwriter, and producer Daphne Parker Powell continues unfolding the emotional landscape of her upcoming record with the haunting new single “Speak No Evil,” a slow-burning collaboration featuring celebrated guitarist Eric “Roscoe” Ambel. Known for his deep roots in Americana, Ambel brings a steady, restrained presence to the…

Gregg Kofi Brown has long been an artist unafraid to bridge cultures and spiritual traditions through music, and his latest release, “The River,” continues that mission with striking conviction. Co-written with global songwriter Ed Sheeran, the track blends Afro gospel rhythms with a deeply personal message of redemption, creating a…

Shane Revers opens the door to an intimate space with his debut EP, Inside Room 17. Recorded at WaveRec Studio and released independently, the project leans into emotional honesty. Revers builds his sound from delicate pop textures, stripped-back arrangements, and a voice that favors sincerity over showmanship. The “room” in…

After years of building momentum with streaming hits and high-profile performances, Ty Wilson delivers a project that feels  like both a homecoming and a fresh journey. Northern Heart, Southern Soul, his eight-track LP, blends Canadian roots with the warm, sun-soaked energy of southern country-rock, creating a sound that’s instantly familiar…

Maryland singer-songwriter David Scott Weaver taps into the 60-year love story of a Maryland couple, Jacob and Doris Bender, in his heartfelt single, “Two.” Hailing from Silver Spring, Weaver teams up with legendary songwriter Louisa Branscomb, best known for Alison Krauss’s classic “Steel Rails.” Recorded at Gizmo Recording Studio with…

Japanese singer and cultural revivalist Remon Nakanishi continues his deep dive into living folk traditions with “Kawasaki,” the latest release in his ongoing run of monthly singles leading toward his upcoming second full-length album. As he’s reshaping vernacular Japanese music in ways that feel alive rather than museum-bound, Nakanishi approaches…

Frank Hazel has always moved like someone bridging folk tradition with modern storytelling, with acoustic roots in one pocket, heartfelt country in the other, and the occasional flash of protest-era folk wisdom when the mood hits. On “Ways and Means”, he channels a vibe as if Bob Dylan had an…

Alexander Joseph returns with the heartfelt EP Heading Home, a warm alternative-folk collection built on reflective storytelling, faithful introspection, and the resilience that runs through everyday life. The UK songwriter has built a reputation for uplifting, message-driven music, and this release continues that tradition while sounding more personal and meditative.…

There’s something beautifully unpolished about Gregor Vagner’s journey, the kind of winding road that gives a song real weight. Long before “Rosemary” arrived this February, Vagner was a kid singing at the top of the stairs in his family home, chasing echoes. Life, school, and a few false starts pulled…

Released on February 13, “AMERICA 250 (GSHGOT)” finds The Storm Windows doing what seasoned Americana acts do best: taking a big, unruly subject and making it feel personal, playable, and alive. The New York/Vermont power-folk trio, brothers Rob Mathews and Don Mathews, alongside drummer Erik Anderson, approach America’s looming 250th…