Bright and hopeful folk pop with an impressively genuine and uncommon story to its optimistic shine. Singer and songwriter Jake Diehl builds an organic and joyous single, with the ukulele rhythm to full-band warmth of Yes.
Folk Pop
It’s an inspiring concept, to not let the struggles of the past weigh us down as we attempt to move forward in life, and it’s one that effectively connects on simply a human level – unconfined by genre or age or background. That sense of possibility shines well in the natural optimism and glow of both the music and performance.
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.
The defiantly distinct sound and thoughtful style of Amo Jr. excels with prowess and subtle power, as the debut single from his brand new album hits the scene to effectively carve out its own unique creative lane.
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.
Evocative and ambient piano-pop with a distinctly soulful, recognisable longform melodic story at its core – Award-winning Fiddle Player and multi-instrumentalist Tessa Dalton continues her climb as a solo singer-songwriter, with the launch of her gorgeously harmonised and intimate new single You See Me.
Lifelong songwriter extraordinaire Sid Hagan and the Right Click gang bring talent and passion back to the stage, with the long-awaited release of their completed, self-titled album Right Click.
Yorkshire songwriter and artist Gideon Foster explores the depths of human complexity and spiritual connection, with the poetic and musically enchanting new single Come The Rain.
Leaky Ship was indeed a rightful indicator of the artistic weight and purpose of BenBen and Lily’s collaboration. The music of this EP has so much to offer in terms of its musicality and conceptual consideration.
Singer and songwriter Lucy Parker takes things back to the bare essentials of heartfelt Folk and Pop, with her melodic and nostalgic new album a beautiful place to die.
For fans of the likes of Orla Gartland through to KT Tunstall, Tales from a Bird’s Bedroom is a gorgeous and rather faultless collection of folk pop songs. The production has a level of warmth about it, which brightens up the organic layers that build each track, and Meels delivers the very best of her songwriting and vocal abilities in a natural and enchanting manner.
An album authentically contemplative, musically eclectic, nostalgic but beautifully original – something rare and wonderful these days. Dreaming Man has captured a collection of moments that engage and enthral, with the superb album Passing Through.