Aaron Wylder grew up in a landscape most dream about or at most, merely vacation in. His unique upbringing in the Caribbean was one of joy but also isolation, and even in his adolescence, he knew his dreams lay elsewhere. As he came of age, he became obsessed with country and rock and roll music, […] The post Aaron Wylder Lets His Hopes, Dreams, & Vulnerabilities Lay Bare In Indie Pop-Fueled New EP ‘Folk Star’ appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

Led by Harry Vetro and operating as a music collective, Northern Ranger has assembled some of the best and brightest the Canadian jazz and indie scene has to offer. Since their debut self-titled album released in 2018, Vetro has worked on many of his own independent projects.  A trained jazz drummer, vocalist, and composer, Vetro’s […] The post Harry Vetro Of Northern Ranger Talks Jazz Drum Roots, New Album ‘Taken By Violet’, & More appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

We all pine for love, no matter what that love is. Ellescriv (aka Lorissa Scriven) knows that pining well, and in turn has found love in many facets. Tucked away in a cabin with a knack for lyricism and folk-inspired melodies, the Canadian songstress recorded her upcoming album, Wandering The Pine, based on this notion […] The post Get To Know: Ellescriv Discusses Natural World Inspiration, Fragile Love, Her Upcoming Album & More appeared first on Music Mecca ..read more

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