Phillip-Michael Scales and Archie Lee Hooker’s Blues Scorcher “When They Put Me in My Grave” (premiere)
Phillip-Michael Scales’ latest tune “When They Put Me in My Grave” features electrifying licks that call back to B.B. King’s iconic style.
Jonathan Frahm
Jonathan Frahm is a journalist and author from the San Francisco Bay Area who currently resides in Tucson, AZ. Since Jonathan laid his hat in Tucson, he has come to hold a tremendous appreciation for its burgeoning music and arts scene. This passion has acted as the trampoline that jettisoned him into the position he is now, dishing out articles on scintillating music for PopMatters, For Folk's Sake (where he is North American Editor), and other publications. You can reach Jonathan via his Linktree portal, or via email at [email protected]
Balsam Range Strike an Eerie Chord on “Franklin Country” (premiere)
Bluegrass mainstays Balsam Range release their Moxie and Mettle LP on Friday and share “Franklin County”, a slow-burning swamp-stomper basked in mystery.
Eleanor Buckland’s “I’m Not Saying” Examines Unhealthy Romances (premiere)
Lula Wiles’ Eleanor Buckland steps out with a solo album in October, and the third single, “I’m Not Saying”, explores pop, rock, and Americana.
The Grahams Deliver Dreamy Indie Pop with “Pilgrims and Punks” (premiere)
The Grahams take their cinematic approach to songwriting to new heights with “Pilgrims and Punks”, a song that’s more pop than Americana.
Folk Duo Ocie Elliott Gaze Inward ‘A Place’ (premiere + EP stream)
Folk duo Ocie Elliott create another collection of sweetly understated music with A Place. Hear the EP in full ahead of Friday’s release.
Dar Williams’ “Today and Every Day” Strikes an Optimist’s Chord (premiere + interview)
Brimming with optimism, folkie Dar Williams’ “Today and Every Day”, poses the thought that we are capable of changing the world for the better.
Ben Stalets Calls “E.G.B.A.” His Best Swing at Prayer (premiere)
“‘E.G.B.A.’ is my best swing at prayer,” says Ben Stalets. Musically, it’s lush, optimistic, and flush with pedal steel in its up-tempo groove.
Folk Pop’s Casey Dubie Offers Earnest Reflections on “I Tried” (premiere)
Casey Dubie navigates a vein of folk-pop that avoids the saccharine. Layered arrangements, plaintive melodies, and thoughtful lyricism feature on “I Tried”.
Folkie Matthew Fowler’s “Going Nowhere” Is a Toe-Tapping Breakup Tune (premiere)
Matthew Fowler finds his dynamic amongst soulful folkies. “Going Nowhere” is the product of Fowler being open about the faith-based schisms in a relationship.
War & Pierce’s “Mercy” Spotlights the Unrelenting Realities of Police Brutality (premiere)
Addressing police brutality against Black Americans, War & Pierce’s “Mercy” is a scorching soul track with an indelible hook and powerful message.
Folk Luminary John McCutcheon’s “Bucket List” Reflects on Love and Life (premiere)
John McCutcheon’s “Bucket List” is a gentle, warm reflection on where he’s been and where he’d like to go, mostly ruminating upon a gratefully well-lived life.