Just in time for breezy spring days and still, cool nights, Memphis folk duo Oakwalker has dropped their debut album, Tiger Sun Moon. In a lively yet graceful album, singer Victoria Dowdy’s soulful vocals are accompanied by Ethan Baker’s violin, which blends with her sound to become a voice of its own. The opening track […] The post Oakwalker Explores Life’s Intricate Highs Lows & In-Betweens On Folk-Fueled Debut Album ‘Tiger Sun Moon’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Opening with a beautiful finger-picked electric guitar progression that soon builds into a steady percussive groove, Abigail Lapell sings, “Bring me water, bring me wine / Bring me flower garlands / Will you be my valentine / Will you be my darlin’,” in her latest single, “Rattlesnake.” With the help of brilliant acoustics from the […] The post Abigail Lapell Hypnotizes With Tale Of Long Distance Love & Superstition On Haunting New Single ‘Rattlesnake’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

While life on the road is rarely glamorous for the modern folk picker, it will always have a way of inspiring and shaping artistic vision. Travelin’ man and sporadic nomad Jonivan Jones has seen a thing or two along his journey — enough to craft an album dedicated to that unquenchable wandering spirit.  The Arkansas […] The post Jonivan Jones Delivers Timeless & Traditional Roadworn-Inspired Folk Tracks On New Album ‘Two Piece’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

The transition into spring often unearths feelings of hope and optimism amidst the dreary winter. The brothers that make up the duo Amistat express these poignant emotions with their brand new EP, a moment in the sun, which evokes a gentle, peaceful devotion to hope and a lust for life. Released today March 8th, a […] The post Amistat Embraces Vulnerability & Change On New EP ‘a moment in the sun’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

In a day and age where it’s more important than ever to embrace our brothers and sisters from around the globe and ponder what might just connect us from generations gone by, Minneapolis folk ensemble Red Thread brings this notion of unity to life in their music. Despite the sextet’s vast cultural influence, the band […] The post INTERVIEW: Sarah Larsson Of Eastern European-Inspired Folk Ensemble Red Thread Talks New Album ‘Immigrantke’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Coming in hot with a new smooth groovin’, danceable jam, Driftwood’s “Every Which Way but Loose” packs a bittersweet punch in anticipation of their upcoming album, December Last Call. The Americana folk rockers tell a remorseful story with “Every Which Way but Loose,” a nostalgic track whose relatable, familiar lyrics and resonating guitar solos blend […] The post Driftwood Lets It All Hang Out In New Single ‘Every Which Way But Loose’ Ahead Of Upcoming Album appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Navigating some of life’s heftiest challenges such as divorce, grief and redemption isn’t an easy feat. On his new album, How The West Was Once, A.H. Pettus takes listeners on a raw and emotional journey through these struggles and triumphs. Released last summer, the 13-track album offers a fusion of folk-rock, Americana, and singer-songwriter influences, […] The post GET TO KNOW: A.H. Pettus Talks Endings & New Horizons On Latest Album ‘How The West Was Once’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Establishing himself through his timeless folk-rock blend, simple yet vibrant production and signature finger-picking style, Portland-based Eddie Berman returns with his new album, Signal Fire, released January 19th.  After being forced to record his previous album, Broken English, in solidarity during the pandemic, Berman considered adopting the remote-recording approach as a permanent practice for convenience. […] The post ALBUM REVIEW: Eddie Berman Contemplates The Changing World Around Him In New Album ‘Signal Fire’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Swedish songwriting visionary and folk artist, Lars Andreas Backström – known simply as Backstrom – is making waves amidst his comeback in the world of music. A versatile musician with a seasoned history of songwriting, Backstrom’s primary passion lies in storytelling through his lyrics and melodies, often enlisting the help of fellow musicians to enhance […] The post Swedish Folk Rock & Country Songwriter Backstrom Shows Grit & Grace On Debut Album ‘The Carousel’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

“There’s ghosts all over this town and they look just like me,” sings frontwoman Rabbit of Americana folk rock band Rah Rah Rabbit.  From facing troubles you don’t remember creating, to dreaming of an intergalactic romance, Ghosts, Rah Rah Rabbit’s debut EP, is a work that faces it all. The EP will make its grand […] The post ALBUM PREVIEW: Countrified Psych-Folk Rockers Rah Rah Rabbit Make Firm Introduction On Debut EP ‘Ghosts’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more