Photo Credit: Derek Springsteen NYC based folkie J. Alan Schneider has returned with his brand new studio album titled "All Lit Up" that is out today. You may remember him from his time as part of the RI based Jet Black Sunrise. He has since stepped out on his own with this remarkable folk solo project that really showcases J's individual and unique talents that are omnipresent throughout. J has been featured on the site previously with his debut solo effort and through his t

Boston based indie folk quartet The Motivated Sequence have unleashed their brand new single onto the world titled "For The Ages", the first single off their brand new EP "The Matador". The song is a mellow, laid back affair with inviting harmonies and a rich, musical dexterity that is pretty easy to fall head over heels for. If you're not familiar with the foursome of Zach, Guy, Beth, and Christian, you'll definitely become quite familiar with their sound that is reminiscent

Boston based Rachel Baldwin is gearing up for a big show this 4th of July weekend on July 6 at The Burren in Somerville where she will be joined by Low Ceilings alongside Sappho & The Radishes. All of the acts are folk based which should provide for a relaxing evening where all of the artists share similar musical characteristics that should open up some eyes and ears if you aren't familiar with any of the acts. Rachel will be playing her last show with her backing band as he

Local indie collective Noble Dust are prepping for a big local show happening this Tuesday 6/5 over at Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge alongside Young Frontier. The band are no strangers to the site obviously having been featured numerous times, and their on point harmonies and serene melodies are finding numerous pathways to your heart. The group released their debut, full length album back in April titled "And The Tide Rises" that fully encapsulates the musical message and wav

Boston based indie folk collective Strangers By Accident have just released their mesmerizing new single "Seattle". The song is a stunning, beautiful track that is unrelenting in its mission to bring unheralded emotion to the forefront with melodic guitar blasts, incredible vocals, and a sonic mission like no other that will leave you with your mouth open the whole time. You may remember the group from the feature I did on them last year, and I was blown away at their new mus

Photo Credit: Sasha Pedro Photography The local indie band formerly known as San Lorenzo is gearing up for a big Halloween show taking place on the hallowed day 10/31 over at Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Now going by the name Noble Dust, the band have made a habit of crafting catchy indie folk rhythms much like their local counterparts The Novel Ideas are doing right now, but Noble Dust have this strong, syncopated bond that can't be adequately described. It's as if everyone k

Hailing from Richmond, VA comes the Americana infused sounds of The Trongone Band, who will be playing locally at The Mid East Upstairs this coming Wednesday, 10/4. The group have a wholesome, down home Southern rock style to their sound, with splashes of The Allman Brothers thrown in to give off a sense of originality and a little bit of a retro feel as well. You may remember I did an interview with the guys back in July, and I was completely blown away at how truly authenti

Boston's own pride and joy The Novel Ideas have just announced that they're extending their album release tour of their brand new, self-titled effort. The second half of the tour will kick off locally on October 6 at The Village Inn in Egremont, MA which is the only local date on the itinerary, before the trek heads out to the Midwest in Iowa, the Rockies in Colorado, and hitting the West Coast in California, before extending to the Northwest in Oregon and Washington. The gro

Photo Credit: Brandon Wong Starting off your hump day featuring an interview with NYC based folkies 5j Barrow. These guys were first featured on the site a few years ago, and they have a strong indie minded sensibility that allows them to stay the course, and maintain their focus on their musical craft which has always been their strong suit. The group was nice enough to devote some time out of their schedule to talk about their beginnings, their musical influences that inspi

Boston based singer-songwriter Zion Rodman has landed on the scene with his debut solo record "You're Invited". The indie folkster has been carving a name out for himself lately with his tried and true authentic approach, with brilliant vocal interludes and a groove laden, hollow bodied acoustic guitar that does a wonderful job of accentuating his sound to a degree never before deemed possible. I was shell shocked to say the least when I first heard Zion, as he possess a raw

Check out my interview with Richmond, VA based indie folk quartet The Trongone Band. The guys just released their brand new album "Keys To The House", along with some tour dates down South that reflects their down home charm, beautiful hair, and Southern hospitality that is reflected eloquently in their music, and their ability to showcase all their talents cohesively on stage along with their penchant for sometimes playing barefoot that shows how down to earth and right at h

Boston based singer-songwriter Alex Navarro has just released his brand new studio effort titled "Pride Is Cruel". The brilliance and talent of Alex clearly shines on this masterful debut effort that showcases his poignant and emotionally affecting voice really endowing listeners to sit down and take notice. Alex's stock is most certainly going to rise after more people have caught wind of it, and what's most remarkable about Alex is his ability to let listeners inside his em

Manchester, UK based folk outfit A Band Called Jack have released their stunning new single titled "Kiss Me". The pure, unadulterated melodies will bring some color to your life and enrich the surrounding musical foundation of your life also. The group derive their influences from local contemporaries like Mumford & Sons to create a stunning musical backdrop that is reflective of their surroundings and proud British heritage where you really begin to derive a sense of their p

Photo Credit: Hana Kahn Boston based indie folk group Jakals have just unearthed their brand new single titled "Keep Mother Sane". The track is a beautiful, honest portrayal of a burgeoning talent who have a deep bond and shared love of music, and that comes through brilliantly in the opening seconds of the track. Frontwoman Katie Solomon's voice is absolutely brilliant and superb, and touches off an emotional nerve that really makes you yearn and listen to the track multiple

Photo Credit: Robin Elmgren From the land of Sweden comes the stunning and downright beautiful sounds of Bamik who has just released his brand new EP titled "Woodlands". Bamik has a dazzling indie folk vibe instilled within him, similar to Fleet Foxes and Mumford & Sons with his own musical personality vibrantly put on display for everyone to marvel over. I was downright amazed from Bamik immediately from the get go, and was amazed by his beauty and musical presence where he

Cambridge based indie folk duo Strangers By Accident are touching emotional nerves everywhere with their brand new self-titled album. The duo of Brian Sousa and Amy Wynne was formed last year, and have elements of The Civil Wars and Ryan Adams thrown into the mix for good measure, and to balance out the harmonic bliss that is afoot at every which way you turn throughout. I was enthralled from the first moment I heard them, and really felt the emotional magnitude billow throug

Hamilton, Ontario based indie folksters Dark Mean kindly introduce themselves to American listeners on their brand new single "Settle Down". The song is an entranced, mellow affair with wistful guitar melodies and beautiful, awe inspiring vocals that are nothing short of incendiary and set the musical fire ablaze right from the get go. I was beyond enthralled the first time I heard these gents, and they really capture the spirit and enthusiasm of their sound quite well as the

Goshen, IN based Kansas Bible Company have just released their brand new music video game for the song "Adios Amigo". The game is a completely interactive experience like no other that makes it feel like you've been transported back to the 80's are smack dab in the middle of an arcade after eating pizza and drinking grape soda and are squarely focused on the action in the game. The plot of the game revolves around an outer space theme where a space station is on the verge of

Boston based indie folk group San Lorenzo are making plans to stop by Thunder Road in Somerville for some down home, old fashioned musical goodness that will take place on April 10th. If you're not familiar with their sound just yet, you should probably study up as they have a rich, dynamic sound that is sort of constructed in the same vein as Mumford & Sons, with extremely deep lyrical content that will tug at your heart strings and rattle your emotions to an unerving end th

Boston based Covey is gearing up to play a big local show in a couple of weeks on 3/9 at The Sinclair in Harvard Sqaure, and joining him for this special affair will be Tor Miller and Sean McVerry. This show is rescheduled from an earlier date in January at The Middle East that was postponed due to inclement weather, but rain or shine this show will go on as Covey is crafting some of the most exquisite folk based tunes out there, and is starting to cement himself as an act to