The UK’s own Tim Howarth pierces through the chaos of the industry, with a divinely personal, poetic and poignant ode to authentic artistry.
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New music from Canadian songwriter Alex Runions brings the soulful intimacy of acoustic folk-pop and a boldly poetic story that instantly captivates. On An Island intertwines the deeply personal with the broadly accessible and imagery-loaded, for a sense of rising passion and power that consistently tightens its grip.
Fearless writing and equally brave vocal meandering lets Grief’s Too Heavy reach out with pure humanity and heart. It’s a powerful single, from an artist with a compelling lyrical edge to her music. What’s more, as the song was inspired by the tragic loss of her Uncle, a Command Master Chief of Navy Seal Teams, every dollar made from the single will be donated to the Navy Seal Foundation – helping supporting veterans and their families.
Composer and lyricist Basya Schlecter joins forces with Shaul Magid, creatively intertwining Appalachian music with Jewish Friday night prayer, for the organic and beautifully moving Folk and World album Kabbalachia.
Italian solo acoustic guitarist Jack Marton reimagines a timeless single, with the launch of his heartfelt rendition of the Mason Jennings original song Raindrops on the Kitchen Floor.
In short, I’m a Sinner is one of the most moving folk and alternative singles of the summer, effective for its familiarity and perhaps humility, engaging and impactful for its truthful vulnerability and characterful charm.
An intimate piano-ballad with a long-form melodic story and a rising sense of energy and possibility – Liesl Ahlers lends uniquely evocative, distinct but gentle vocals, to the heartfelt and intimate new single Soen My Sag.
Mike Jeffery, John Contino and Chris Buckingham grew up in Palmyra, NY – an upstate friendship that saw them start making music together at just 13 years old. There’s plenty to be said about this depth of connection, as it really lets the music feel both honest and freely performative – a kind of fearless creativity that only true confidence in your surroundings and the support of your peers can really achieve.
Impressively creative, melodic and light – a project quite perfectly titled. Chill Guru Beats sets the mood with acoustic fingerstyle guitar and euphoric ambient design, for the five track EP Dreamscape EDM Project (Vol1).
Dreamlike acoustic guitar sets the mood, intimacy and musicianship engaging with a romantic aura, before we’re introduced to the lightly trippy rhythms, distant saxophone, and breathy, melodic and evocative vocals.
The live and intimate sound of guitar strings sliding between fingerstyle notes and soft folk rhythms – Drucker whispers poetic sentiments and heartfelt melodies into the ears of strangers, with a song inspired by the largely unquenchable thirst for fame.
Based out of Guatemala, fourpiece Folk and Americana project Choca Blues let their joy and musicianship fly freely as a band – celebrating the escapism and wonder of creative expression in a way that’s clear and impactful for those seeking a similar sense of comfort.