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Cut Worms Indie Folk

A couple of years ago, one of our writers interviewed Max Clarke of the band Cut Worms, and relayed the goodness in Clarke’s heart towards music. The Brooklyn based artist was at the time supporting his last full length while opening for Band of Horses. While Cut Worms has always been a project that falls...More Please

May 8, 2020

Owen Drops Mesmerizing New Song & Announces New Album

Before American Football reunited, lead singer Mike Kinsella had spent a large portion of his life recording and releasing music under the moniker Owen. While he’s found time to release music within the time frame since American Football started releasing new music, his new single “A New Muse” showcases a new chapter in his sound....More Please

April 22, 2020

New Bright Eyes Single Glimmers with Depth

Bright Eyes Indie Folk

In the time that Bright Eyes was on hold so to speak, Conor Oberst kept himself busy with a solo career and with various side projects. Now that the band is back with a new album coming at some point this year, they’ve released a new single “Forced Convalescence” that rolls back a bit to...More Please

March 16, 2020

Get to Know the Indie Folk of OKAY ALRIGHT

Indie Folk OKAY ALRIGHT

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Chicago’s OKAY ALRIGHT. With music moving so quickly, there’s a good chance that there’s a lot of acts you’ve never heard of honestly. With his new album Everything Lost to the Light out now, we think you’ll be taken in by his folk tones and well crafted...More Please

March 4, 2020

Boy Scouts Shares Tender New Single

Boy Scouts Indie Folk

Last year when we stumbled upon the music of Boy Scouts, we were blown away at their soft sounds. Their album Free Company was a mix of folk based melodies and tender songwriting. Now moving forward they’ve just released a new single “Wish.” What you’ll notice from the jump, is that the soft and tender...More Please

February 13, 2020

Fall For the Folk Filled Melodies of Gabe Hascall

Gabe Hascall Indie Folk

Depending on where you live, you may have never heard the name Gabe Hascall. Around his hometown of Austin, Texas, Hascall is an artist who’s well known. From his time in the bands The Impossibles and Slowreader, Hascall has made quite the impression on the “capitol of live music.” Now performing as a solo artist,...More Please

October 16, 2019

New Dolly Valentine Song Sounds Personal & Intimate

Dolly Valentine Indie Folk

Now that Holy Golden has transitioned under a new name and a new musical style, Dolly Valentine has been releasing singles on a steady pace. With two released previously, their third single “Flowers on the Highway” continues the indie folk vibes while taking their sound to a more personal sounding space. The soft acoustic strums...More Please

October 4, 2019

Craig Finn Unveils New Single Before Fall Tour

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

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

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