Michelle Sutton – electric toothbrush
Michelle Sutton is a singer-songwriter and an alt folk artist. She’s a storyteller and a good one at that. Romantic, dreamy eyed, and full of soft metaphors. Her latest release is ‘electric toothbrush’, a track that explores growing pains, finding grace and grounding in the mess that forms. She keeps it light, creating moments of fresh perspectives as she copes with it. It’s intimate, real and vulnerable. The vocals have that DIY, bedroom pop quality. And with instrumentals weaving lusciously through the soundscape, the track really brings the contents of the lyrics and emotions to life. If you like artists like Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo and the like, you’re sure to enjoy the confessional, lyrical and expressive folk pop of this artist.
Nefeli on Clouds – Your Eyes
Nefeli on Clouds is an ethereal artist. Her music swirls into whole new worlds. Worlds that are absorbed by her meditative and contemplative tones and textures. ‘Your Eyes’ is the artist’s latest single, a slowly forming landscape of acoustics, atmospheric melodies and echoing harmonies. Verse by verse, she reflects on how the eyes give away a person. The worlds contained in the eyes tell a story, and reveal the soul. Her vocals are slashed with strange melancholy. The feelings linger till they absorb into the soundscape and then slowly evolve into a story. The acoustics have a grounding effect in an otherwise explorative soundscape. A fresh and delightful addition to our folklore playlist for sure.
Tonje Gravningsmyhr – maze
Tonje Gravningsmyhr is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and alt folk artist. Inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell, Darius Rucker, Norah Jones, and Anne Grete Preus, the artist’s music has a lived in effect. In her single ‘Maze’, Tonje weaves through moments of confusion and loneliness in a relationship to help find clarity. Her vocals are soft, gentle and curious. With acoustic guitars layered with other acoustic lines, the soundscape is so vivid and textured. Together, the vocals and the melodies create an intricate and interconnected listening experience. And as you progress through the song, you’ll get a deeper sense of how the artist builds a world and journeys through it. It’s a beautiful piece. Listen Now!
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