This Week’s Spring Folklore Presents Jeremy Parks, Books of Moods & Mark Andrew Hansen

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Jeremy Parks – The Tourist 

Jeremy Parks is a singer-songwriter and alt folk artist. He has a classic style, with moments of expression and emotional exploration. His latest release is ‘The Tourist’, a track that feels nostalgic. Recollecting frames from his childhood, he dresses the memories with a soft and fond filter. The track is incredibly grounding. So much honesty and vulnerability as he delves into hard times. Weaving in moments of storytelling and contemplation, the track naturally flows, almost as if it is pouring out. It feels therapeutic. There is healing in it. There is growth and building positivity. The artist has let his emotion inform the flow of the song. There is no orchestration. Just him and his thoughts. That’s what makes it compelling. Listen Now! 

Books of Moods – Dreams 

Books of Moods give you a surreal space to escape into. A new world with its own mood and immersive style. In their single, ‘Dreams’, the band keeps it so light and airy. The atmosphere is sparked by light moments of acoustics, mellow riffs and a stark vocal line. There’s a monotone to the soundscape, one that grows into the listening experience. By the end of the first verse, you feel transported by the daze. The indie atmosphere softly washes over, enveloping the listener. And then you’re floating. The mood, the textures and the spirit of the track is so beautifully fitting for our spring folklore playlist. It has a unique way of inducing a dazed wakefulness. 

Mark Andrew Hansen – You Come to Me 

Mark Andrew Hansen daydreams about love in his latest release ‘You Come To Me’. The song is intimate, personal with that vulnerable air to it. He sings his thoughts and feelings, allowing the guitar to follow along and set the mood. As you flow along, you start to sense the soft camaraderie that the artist has with his guitar. The connection feels intuitive, as if they have their own story and chemistry. Like old friends. Which is why, the beauty in this composition arises just as much from expanding instrumental scape as it does from the vocals. If you enjoy artists like John Mayer and James Taylor, you’re sure to love the expanse and emotion of the track.

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