Mr. P. Reviews Dope Music
Mason Via Releases New Single: “Falling”
If I had to compare this to any (folk) punk it might a mix of Greg Graffin’s solo work like American Lesion or maybe a touch of Run Rabbit Run.
Faraway Dogs Release New Single: “Ghost Song”
Played with excellent musicianship (pretty sure I hear some mandolin, some banjo, and a fiddle) and sung with passion; this song had me hooked from the first listen.
Water Tower Releases New Single: “Lose Everything”
While this certainly leans more towards blue grass in most of it’s elements both the subject matter of addiction and the honest and energetic delivery allows for me to make some connections with folk punk.
Spencer Jo Releases New Single: “Quiet Violence”
Their new single, “Quiet Violence” is another reason everyone should be ordering their new full length EP: The Water released in collaboration with Meter Records, Momentsfestsiksika, and Sawdust Records.
Marc-Alan Prince Releases New EP: Unforgiven
Marc-Alan Prince’s folk punk is heartfelt and earnest…
Adrian and Meredith Release New Single: “NFT”
Adrian and Meredith’s new single, “NFT”, made me immediately think of Gogol Bordello mixed with Squirrel Nut Zippers. The song is catchy, dancey and lyrically interesting as they try to explore what is the value of art and who decides that value.
Ryan Cassata and The Top Surgeons Release New EP: This Machine Kills Transphobia
Ryan Cassata with band, The Top Surgeons, provide us an EP that is a dope mix of punk, folk, grunge, indie rock, and a pure fucking awesome.
Nolen & Friends Release New Single: “Sailboat Song”
What is the line between folk music and folk punk? Does it matter? Folk often has told stories that are true to life and punk has always been about sharing what you feel to the fullest. So much like I’ve argued that a lot of hip hop is as punk as the most circle pit worthy song, so is so much of recent folk music that fits the punk ethos if not the standardized sound.