Tomato Soup – Half Evil
Tomato Soup’s indie folk is full of that fresh youth. They build a rustic instrumental base into a colorful modern folk rock blend that is delightful. Their latest release, ‘Half Evil’ is such a warm and refreshing song, playful and full of a whimsy that will have you grooving while you’re thinking. We see some country blues as well, frolicking within it. Think Joni Mitchell/ Phoebe Bridgers vocals blended with The Beatles’ performative instrumental style, all encompassed in a delightful country landscape. It’s so varied, undulating in its style, depth, intensity and sonic perspective. The rhythm is experimental, shifting with the rest of it, changing as the song keeps becoming another song. It’s such a morning song and it’s sure to keep you light and skipping. Listen Now!
Hägerstrand – Aurora
Peter Hägerstrand brings us his latest delight, ‘Aurora’. Featuring Ella Grüssner, the song is a fresh piece that blends folk with violin classicals to create a swiping, sweeping, and cinematic scene. There’s a lot of performative creations, all contributing to a dynamic scene. It’s so new and old at the same time. The artists expand the ambit of alt folk to envelope such beautiful moments. There’s so much work done with the violin itself, so layered and varied. And the vocals, matched with the mellow acoustics, float on by, as if in a daze, in a daydream or the nostalgic past. It’s the kind of track that you journey with and see where it takes you. Sit back, take in the sights, and get ready to get blurry eyed.
Steel & Velvet – Lake of Fire
Steel & Velvet breathes new life and interpretation into Meat Puppets’ ‘Lake of Fire’. Famously covered by Nirvana, the song has that sizzling, expressive drag that you can’t get enough of. Steel & Velvet shapes the song with acoustic moments and a country folk vocal style. Deep baritones roll like tumbleweed across the expansive bed of glinting acoustics. The song feels different, feels rustic and OG. There’s a lot to be said about the way the acoustics are used to emulate the electric guitar features. So minimalistic, leaving much to the phantom melodies to form in the mind. It’s a great song to enjoy with a contemplative mind and perhaps a drink.
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