Niq Reefman is a genius—perhaps a mad one, and yet, all the same. It’s probably safe to say that most artists consider their craft as a careful and encompassing reflection of the life that they’ve lived and the world that…
It’s been a busy year for Drew Holcomb. As an artist, his latest studio record with the Neighbors comes with their recent concert set, Live at the Ryman, still nipping at its heels. He’s been keeping up as a curator…
From Neil Young to Gordon Lightfoot, Ontario has been home to some of the most compelling singer-songwriters of our time. Even still, its collective provincial scene has been churning out popular modern tunes from the likes of Dallas Green and…
‘Dust and Lies’ is the latest from Phoenix-based folk-rock artist, Elizabeth Tighe. Some will remember the review that we here at For Folk’s Sake had published of her previous album, Smoke Rises, around a month back showcasing her natural ability to…
For Folk’s Sake is thrilled to share the latest music video release from Oklahoman singer-songwriter Roger Jaeger. The video acts as an accompaniment to the musician’s latest single, “Elevator”, and perfectly encapsulates the ethereal hopefulness emanating from the song’s soaring…
At the forefront of the rising indie scene, and yet kept safely tucked away from the shallow eye, are the genre-benders. Bands, duos, and soloists who dare to ride the electric in new and exciting ways by fusing elements of…
Those not indoctrinated might not realize that the alternative country soundscapes of Americana initially found their roots in the windy city of Chicago, but that they were. Continuing the tradition of down-home sounds emitting from metropolitan staples comes Portland, OR’s…
The tales that spin around this Earth come and go in spurts—an ebb and flow of good and bad times that surmount one another with the turn of a season. The end product is a continuing spiral towards confusion and…
Taking cues from artists like Emelie & Ogden, First Aid Kit, and Aurora, Eva & the Oak are a five-piece alternative folk outlet who aim to create ethereal and haunting soundscapes to pierce their listeners’ heart. Their clash between dream…
Have you ever dreamt of Neil Young in outer space? Have you ever imagined what it would sound like if he and a spacey glam rocker like Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie somehow diced up their DNA and created some sort…