Classic acoustic songwriting of soulful depth and organic, engaging lyricism. Guitarist and songwriter Jeff Siegel lets hope and inspiration guide, providing a pure and optimistic light in times of great darkness, with the political reflections and careful dynamic of It’s Morning In America.
Folk
Indie-rock fusion lights up stories and songs by way of an eclectic gathering of talented musicians. Montreal artist Scott Cook promises characterful charm, catchy hooks, smooth melodies and passionate resolves, with the enchanting layers, tones and concepts of Guy Fawkes Day, 1947.
Inspired by the likes of Sajjan Raj Vaidya, Yabesh Thapa, this Hindi folk-pop single notes sweeping layers of reverb, strings and falsetto vocal refrains, throughout an enchanting five-minute listen that’s both deeply moving and soothing to let fill the space around you.
Conceptually exploring a love story from Ambleside Beach in Vancouver, Ambleside moves into the song Concussion for something a little more evocative and gentle – a drawn-out arrangement, less rhythmically bouncy but perfectly placed for impact in its caring declarations and the higher nuance of David Jane’s versatile yet distinct and genuine voice.
With imagery based around memories of flying kites at night, Heartstrings reflects on finding the right balance in a relationship, noting how, like a kite on a string, it can only soar when given enough slack to climb.
Immersive noir pop and distinct, revealing vocals let the poetic phrases, memories and moments of February introduce the unique creative styling of Elizabeth Perran – in a manner that genuinely draws you in.
Lush acoustic country and folk vibes back up a gorgeously honest performance from the already impressive and engaging Blair Dunlop.
Working through the heartbreak of life, growing older and experiencing disappointment, heartbreak, the need to heal, and ultimately rediscovering your confidence in chasing your own dreams once again.
Australian artists Georgia Scarlett and Joel Spence each bring delightfully unique voices to the scene, for the collaborative dynamic of Honey Let’s Go.
Acoustic guitar-led and drenched in emotion and reverb in equal amounts, Kye Alfred Hillig takes us through scenes of poetic memory and introspection, with the heartfelt melodies and fireside embrace of Widowmaker Express.
For The Love Of Trees is an instrumental, neo-classical folk project, following intimate and organic live cello arrangements, occasionally with piano and other strings, through serene, sometimes melancholic, always evocative and beautiful melodic expressions.
You need to see this through to its finish, which doesn’t take long, and which satisfies intensely, as it sweeps you off on its energy and its raw, poignant emotion. The story and the sentiments, the delivery, the rising passion, the contrast of musical brightness and vocal sadness, all delivers a kind of modern emo folk tale and burst of realism that’s euphoric to listen through, from start to finish.