by Seamus Fitzpatrick Mumford & Sons have always understood the power of momentum in the way a song can gather speed from a quiet acoustic strum into a full-bodied song arc with gravitational pull. On Prizefighter, their sixth studio album, that forward motion returns with renewed clarity and purpose. Released February 20, 2026, the record … Read more
Joe Bourdet, Meadow Rock Review Joe Bourdet is a California native, lover of mountains, and stepping backward to move forward with an affinity for songwriting and capturing music with vintage equipment. Bourdet has a musical style that harkens strongly to the early to mid-70s folk-rock and singer/songwriter era. The sound is also described as the … Read more
Ian Wayne, Risking Illness Review Ian Wayne is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter that is releasing his second album, Risking Illness. On his new album, Wayne is channeling the tragedies in his life into his music. Wayne’s grief comes from an unbelievable loss after his three-year-old nephew’s death from leukemia in 2017. While on tour, he learned about … Read more
Native Harrow, Closeness Review Native Harrow is a folk-rock duet known for its warmth and timeless nostalgia. The duet is Devin Tuel – Lead Vocals/Guitar and Stephen Harms – Bass/Drums/Keys/Guitar. Tuel is a former ballerina and classically trained singer who has become a profound lyric writer and seasoned performer. The duet’s last album, Happier Now, was … Read more
Hannah Ashcroft, Landfire Review Singer and songwriter Hannah Ashcroft has been honing her alt-folk sound while touring her way across the UK, Europe, and Australia. She released her Melbourne-made EP The Quiet Kind in 2016, earning support from Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music and receiving praise from Folk Radio UK. It is her unique fingerpicking style … Read more
Dan Bern, Regent Street Review Connect with Dan Bern: Facebook | Website Dan Bern is a singer-songwriter that has a gift for lyrics and melodies. Bern may be best-known for his songs “Jerusalem,” “Marilyn,” and “Tiger Woods.” He has released 25 albums and EPs, and has played thousands of shows across North America and Europe. … Read more
The Bergamot, L.A. Review Connect with The Bergamot: Facebook | Instagram The Bergamot is an indie-folk-rock duet comprised of husband-and-wife Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Paul Hoff. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the band was formed in 2009 by Hoff (lead guitarist/vocalist) and Speece (lead vocalist) in college at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). … Read more
Andrew Phelan, That’s How Review Connect with Andrew Phelan: Facebook | Instagram Hailing originally from Australia, Andrew Phelan transplanted to Vancouver to deepen his creative process. In this new home, he gained quick notoriety with the alt-folk band The River & The Road. This experience gave him the legs and confidence to take time for … Read more
Alicia Stockman, The Problem Review Connect with Alicia Stockman: Facebook Salt Lake City based singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman is not a chart-topping pop star. She is a singer and songwriter who is passionate about the power of music. She prefers to sing to people, as opposed to singing at them. Alicia does everything in her power … Read more
Elaine Palmer, Desert Songs Review Connect with Elaine Palmer: Facebook | Elaine Palmer hails from an isolated village up on the North Yorkshire Moors. Growing up in the wilds of Yorkshire, Palmer surrounded herself with music, writing songs, playing the piano, guitar and singing. After seeing her play live Inspiral Carpet’s Clint Boon invited Elaine … Read more