Interview Date: September 20, 2021 Artist: Tommy Castro Genre: #Blues #Folk #Country Sub-Genres: #FolkRock Label: Alligator Records Non-Airable Tracks: N/A ​ Description: My interview with Tommy Castro was nothing short of delightful. At sixty-six years old, Castro continues to release music that challenges him both sonically and personally by expanding his discography in new and interesting ways. Castro explained how he has put out over eighteen records. To stay engaged as

Album: Little Oblivions Artist: Julien Baker Genre: #alternative #indie #folk Sub-Genres: #neofolk #folkrock #rootsrock #indiefolk Label: Matador Records Non-Airable Tracks: none Julien Baker released her third album Little Oblivions on February 26th, 2021. In an interview with Chris Deville from Stereogum, Baker talked individually about each track on the album. The album opens with a single, “Hardline”. The opening notes have a tone and pitch that reminded me of Travis Scot

A somber ode to love and acceptance.

Album: If I am Only My Thoughts Artist: Loving Genre: #Folk Sub-Genre: #Indie, #LoFi Label: Last Gang Records Non-Airable Tracks: N/A Description: “If I Am Only My Thoughts” is the first studio album by the Victoria, Toronto based band Loving. The album pays homage to the way most people often feel as though they are simply floating along in life and have no sense to take charge of their circumstances. The album features a combination of sustained unsettling piano fades, depe

Album: Antilullaby Artist: Olga Solar Genre: #Alt Sub-Genres: #Indie #Folk Label: Self-Released Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: I enjoyed listening to this album! In an interview, Olga Solar said that her songs are for the introverts, or for the unsung folks, and her album definitely shows this. Her soulful voice shows throughout her songs like “Geraldine” and “Tulips,” both upbeat and expressive songs. “Tingle Fingers” is on the slower side, yet her melodic voice carri

Album: Ida Clara Artist: Mike Silvestri Genre: #Alt Sub-Genres: #Rock, #Folk Rock, #Songwriter #indiefolk Label: (self) Non-Airable Tracks: n/a Release Date: June 4th, 2018 Description: Mike Silvestri, Chicago’s mysterious songwriter, released his second EP in just under a year at the age of 26. Ida Clara is named for his grandma and features five folk rock songs with immaculate production and a wide breath of instruments. His voices lands in an undecided area between a light

Album: To Be Safe, Loved and Home (Single) Artist: Craig Cardiff Genre: #World and #Jazz Sub-Genres: #Folk, #SingerSongwriter Label: Antifragile Music Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: This is a song that one would expect to hear in a coffee shop, as it is super relaxing. The lyrics are really sweet and poetic. I’m sure one would enjoy this song if they are into folk acoustic, easy going music. It is perfect to play in the background on a Sunday morning, or when relaxing

Iron & Wine’s latest six song EP starts out sounding as peaceful as a Jack Johnson song married with hints of Death Cab for Cutie and then the opening track – What Hurts the Most – gradually builds into an impossible to ignore – catchy summer ballad-sounding rhythm. End of track three, Last of your Rock ’n’ Roll Heroes – sounds and feels as catchy as those summertime hits of yesteryears before poetically fading out.  Just like a memory flowing in and out of your mind. The fin

Album: Delivery Artist: Mikaela Davis Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #Alt/#Indie, #Folk Label: Rounder Records Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: As soon as I heard “Delivery,” all I could think of was how soulful and melodic Mikaela Davis’ vocals are. “Get Gone” has a very sassy vibe to it whereas “In My Groove” is more hopeful with a catchy tune. “Emily” and “Little Bird” is very calming, recommend listening to if you can’t fall asleep at night. “Other Lover” is groovy

Album: Faustina Masigat Artist: Faustina Masigat Genre: #Folk Sub-Genres: #Songwriter, #Country Label: Mama Bird Non-Airable Tracks: N/A Release Date: April 6th, 2018 Description: Faustina Masigat came from Oregon to release her first album this year named after herself. Here, she sings painful songs backed by relaxed, minimal music. Every song on the album features just Masigat and her guitar with accompaniment used sparingly (electric guitar, piano, banjo, etc). Stylistical

Album: Give A Little- Single Artist: Maggie Rogers Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #Folk, #Edm, #Indiepop Label: Capitol Records Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: I first heard Maggie Rogers’ “Give A Little” when she opened for HAIM at Red Rocks this summer. I was so inspired by her authenticity and the musicality that she displays on stage. She has killer dance moves, an incredible voice, and a talented backing band. She played a multitude of new songs for us, and the on