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Craig Finn Indie Folk

Craig Finn has never been an artist short of work. With a new run of dates that cover much of Europe and a broad section of the U.S., it shouldn’t be a surprise that he’s taking off with a new song in tow. While “It’s Never Been A Fair Fight” doesn’t sound like someone else,...More Please

September 3, 2019

Boy Scouts Channels Inner Warmth All Over New Album

Boy Scouts Indie Folk

When you write about any form of artistry, how you frame the art is something that can at times, be daunting. When we first heard the music of Boy Scouts, aka Oakland’s Taylor Vick, we were intrigued at how much Vick reminded us of the music of Elliott Smith. It was never like she copied...More Please

July 18, 2019

Saintseneca Releases New Video and Announces New Tour

Indie Folk Saintseneca

The folk punk that Saintseneca makes is definitely in a world of its own. Their latest release Pillar of Na has tones and structuring that takes their sound to new places while still keeping the core. Ahead of a new run of tour dates that are just announced, the video for the song “Wait A...More Please

July 17, 2019

Boy Scouts Gets Upbeat on New Single

Boy Scouts Indie Folk

Oakland’s Boy Scouts makes the kind of music that warms your soul. With a mix of indie folk and indie rock, her latest single “Expiration Date” is the kind of jangly pop that you wished you heard more of, while you’re eagerly awaiting her full length Free Company due in August. Mixing in twangy guitar...More Please

May 14, 2019

New Track From JEMS is a Stunning Reminder of the Trio’s Strengths

Indie Folk JEMS

by David Garrick

The world of folk music can go one way or the other. Either you’re going to really like what comes from the genre or completely despise what you hear. However with Los Angeles trio JEMS, we can’t see why you wouldn’t adore every vocal soaked note of their music. With their self-title debut album coming...More Please

May 7, 2019

New Olden Yolk Single Hits with Upbeat Energy

Indie Folk Olden Yolk

Olden Yolk is set to release their new album Living Theatre next week, but with that said it’s their new single “Grand Palais” that’s worthy of your time. The song not only has an upbeat sound, but it showcases the talents of the duo with a more energetic tone. Mixing plenty of instrumentation, the song...More Please

January 24, 2019

Cass McCombs Drops New Video & Song Off of New Album

Cass McCombs Indie Folk

Cass McCombs seems to have it all figured out. With a sound that’s reminiscent of the past but more forward in how he structures things, McCombs just dropped a new video for his song “The Great Pixley Train Robbery,” and it just makes us more excited for his new album Tip Of The Sphere due...More Please

December 3, 2018

The Decemberists Share First Taste of Follow-up EP

Indie Folk The Decemberists

by Lauren Halliday

Earlier this year, The Decemberists released their eighth studio album, I’ll Be Your Girl, a splendid expansion of the band’s sound into new territory. With the introduction of new (to the band) instruments including synthesizer, the record inspired by new wave groups like Depeche Mode amounted to a marked departure from the group’s signature folk...More Please

December 3, 2018

Finally Free Takes Daniel Romano’s Music To a New Place

Daniel Romano Indie Folk

by David Garrick

Canada’s Daniel Romano has had a pretty busy year. Technically, his latest release Finally Free is his fourth release in 2018, with two records available only during his tour dates in the beginning of the year, and an Ancient Shapes release as well, an artist’s fourth record in a year might not be their best...More Please

November 26, 2018

Mountain Man Makes New Waves on Magic Ship

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Indie Folk Mountain Man

by Lauren Halliday

When folk trio Mountain Man announced a new album this summer, it was a surprise to most. The three ladies of the group – Amelia Meath, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, and Molly Sarle – met in college and released their debut album, Made The Harbor, in 2010. Fans of the group had wished for a new album for...More Please

November 9, 2018

William Tyler Delights With New Single