The new single from the six piece unit, lead by husband and wife Edward and Jane Carpenter, puts a fresh spin on folk. Earnest lyrics and soulful harmonies tug on the heartstrings and pair beautifully with classic instrumentals.

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Arts Fishing Club | “Icarus”

Nashville group Arts Fishing Club draws on their folk roots and infuses it with modern pop for their debut single, “Icarus.” The infectious rhythms will drag you out onto the dancefloor and have you singing along.

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Rainstorm Brother | “Fiery West”

L.A. folk legend John Isaac Watters teamed up with keyboardist Tyler Chester to form Rainstorm Brother. Their irreverent vocals and elaborate percussion are a refreshing departure from heavier folk ballads.

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ALBUMS/EPs…

James Houlahan | The Wheel Still In Spin

James Houlahan’s latest album weaves together forlorn lyrics and warm vocals (featuring Houlahan’s girlfriend, Esther Clark). One by one, each track lays the foundation for a dreamy escape that doesn’t have us wanting to return to real life anytime soon.

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Briget Boyle crafted her sophomore album with the diligence that only comes from years of experience. The Oakland-based singer-songwriter stitches poignant lyrics together with polished instrumentals and leaves behind a yearning for more.

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Eldren | Miss Information Aged

Denver band Eldren’s sophomore album searches for the line between fact and fiction, and then rips it apart. “The pervasive nature of information technology has rendered the news, history, and personal and social truths to be subjective or nonexistent,” said frontman Tyler Imbrogno. “The title of the album is intended to reflect the ‘telephone’ like effect of facts and opinions being distorted as they spread — and simultaneously refers to ‘information’ as our ‘goddess.'”

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Troi Irons | ANTIHERO

Troi Irons’ self-proclaimed indie anthem takes a raw, DIY approach to traditional indie rock. “Most of us tend to name ourselves the hero of our own story when the truth is, we are often the villain,” Troi said. “We self-sabotage and make plenty mistakes as we evolve into who we want to be—this is a vulnerable account of exactly that.”

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Allie Delyanis is an award-winning and losing freelance journalist based in New York City. She likes bands, books, breakfast food, and would love to be David Sedaris when she grows up. You can find more of her work on www.delyanis.com.

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