Easter weekend is the best holiday of the year. None of the pressure of Christmas, all of the vibes. So it’s a perfect time to dive into some acoustic textures and honest songwriting. Here’s the indie folk bops of the week 🐰
Mitchell Young – Delicate Flower
Mitchell Young gives us a wonderfully warm, introspective folk moment with the best kind of sincere songwriting
Delicate Flower unfolds through soft acoustic instrumentation and a steady, comforting rhythm, creating a lovely sense of intimacy. It’s produced like a dream, and I like the arrangement choices – staying minimal – allowing the message of love to lead.
Mitchell Young is a UK-based artist whose work draws on classic singer-songwriter influences, and this release marks a shift towards a more open, uplifting sound. Excitingly, he looks like he’s picking up traction, and no wonder – these themes of love, healing and connection, reflects a clear sense of purpose. Love to hear more of this.
Boyce Thompson – Groove of Debt
Boyce Thompson crafts a richly textured folk moment with an important narrative for our times
Groove of Debt is built around a fireside acoustic vibe and organic instrumentation. It’s got a natural, unforced flow that gives the track a timeless feel. And the knowing, narrative-based approach is really working here, and I’m hooked by two things; the music, but also to hear the outcome of Boyce’s pretty compelling story.
Boyce Thompson is an artist rooted in Americana and folk traditions, and this release highlights his ability to reinterpret classic forms with a modern perspective. His work draws from a wide musical palette, shaping songs that feel both familiar and distinct. More of this please, Boyce.
Oneway – Breakdown
Oneway delivers the best kind of emotionally direct folk rock banger that gives you all the feels
Breakdown builds around a wide palette of instrumentation, drawn from rock, folk and some fantastic boy/girl vocals to give the song a gradual sense of emotional lift. There’s definitely an expansive, anthemic feel to it, and by the time of the second chorus I’ve got my lighter out and waving my hands in the air.
Oneway is the project of a US-based songwriter whose work is shaped by personal experience and community focus, and this release centres on themes of struggle, faith and perseverance. It stands as a heartfelt expression designed to connect and reassure. A brilliant track.