“Stem” is a haunting indie-folk track and the first single from our upcoming album Back To Land (2025). With ethereal female vocals, tremolo guitar, piano, and strings, the track creates a moody, intimate atmosphere before building to a sweeping crescendo. Lyrically, the song explores themes of isolation, quiet transformation, and emotional resilience. “Stem” offers a deep, reflective listening experience that captures our signature soothing-but-spooky sound - perfect for autumn! “Stem” would be a perfect fit for indie-folk and Americana playlists and radio stations.

Stem

“This Side of the Border” is a catchy folk/Americana tune, and the lead single from our upcoming album Back To Land (2025). The strong female vocal, by our singer Sam, delivers a catchy ear-worm melody supported by a chorus of harmonies. The track features bright finger-picked guitar which builds into a beautiful, sunny arrangement. Lyrically, the song explores themes of love and separation, referencing traditional folk motifs while also capturing our signature beautiful-yet-dark style and aesthetic. “This Side of the Border” would be a perfect fit for bright indie-folk and Americana playlists and radio stations.

This Side of the Border

"Ammonite" is the latest single from our upcoming album Back To Land (2025). A captivating blend of indie-folk and Americana, it features Lewis' heartfelt lead vocals, with a rich tapestry of harmonies from Sam. The track combines strummed acoustic guitar, tremolo electric guitar, banjo, and percussion, creating a sound that's both intimate and uplifting. Lyrically, "Ammonite" explores themes of love after loss, breaking free from grief, and finding hope in the light. Drawing upon contemporary folk, indie, and country influences, the song is perfect for indie-folk and Americana playlists and radio stations.

Ammonite

The Quiet That Remains is a reflective modern folk song written and performed by April Louise. It explores how love and loss echo quietly through our lives, long after the people who shaped us are gone. Built around warm fingernpicked guitar and a heartfelt vocal performance, the song captures the quiet resilience that comes from grief transformed into gratitude.

Credits:
Written and performed by April Louise
Produced and mastered by April Louise Music
Recorded at Marshview Studio, Nova Scotia
© & ℗ 2025 April Louise Music
All rights reserved.

The Quiet That Remains

The Cure I Couldn't See | The William Altig Choir

A blues-folk meditation on the physician's parable from the Lotus Sutra. This song tells the story of a soul searching desperately for healing, only to realize the remedy was offered all along—but pride and delusion kept them from believing.

Inspired by ancient Buddhist wisdom translated through the language of Delta blues and Appalachian folk, "The Cure I Couldn't See" explores themes of suffering, recognition, and the bittersweet moment when we finally accept the truth that's been waiting for us.

Raw acoustic guitar, mournful harmonica, and vocals that carry the weight of the journey from darkness into light.

For those who wander, for those who doubt, for those who finally see.


lyrics: 
Verse 1 I've been walking these roads with a poison in my veins Searching every hollow for someone to ease my pain Knocked on a thousand doors, cried out a thousand names But the remedy was sitting right there in my father's hands

Chorus Oh, the cure I couldn't see Was waiting there, waiting there for me Too proud, too blind, too lost in my disease To believe in the cure I couldn't see

Verse 2 He showed me the medicine, said "Son, just take this pill" But I shook my head and wandered off across another hill Thought I knew better, thought his words were just old tales While the poison kept on spreading and my body growing frail

Chorus Oh, the cure I couldn't see Was waiting there, waiting there for me Too proud, too blind, too lost in my disease To believe in the cure I couldn't see

Bridge Now I'm falling to my knees in the dust Everything I thought I knew just turned to rust And I hear his voice calling through the years: "Child, I never left you, I was always here"

Verse 3 So I took the medicine, felt it burn and then turn sweet Recognition flooding in like mercy at my feet All that wasted time, all those miles I roamed alone When the doctor was beside me, trying to lead me home

Final Chorus Oh, the cure I finally see Was waiting there, always there for me No more running, no more disbelief I've found the cure, and the cure has set me free Yeah, I've found the cure, and the cure has set me free


The Cure I Couldnt See

A warm and intimate acoustic folk cover of "Stella Del Cielo," centered on fingerstyle guitar. Delicate harmonies and organic percussion like cajón. Soft shakers enhance the emotional storytelling and create a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

Celestial Garden Lullaby

Graham Ulicny spoke to Pink Noise from a Seattle airport hotel lobby, during a brief stop on a nationwide tour playing keys with The Faint. We talked about the new album Terry's Dolmen and the stories behind the songs. Pink Noise listeners will remember Shane McCord from episode 15 with Sham. Shane played classical guitar and clarinet on Terry's Dolmen, and we heard from Graham about how his friendship with Shane began. We also hear about the social turmoil motivating the songs on this album.

Graham Ulicny

Jonathan Charles Mattingly
Lyrics
Verse 1
Your coffee cup still holds
The same crack along the rim
I know which drawer won't close
Which floorboard groans beneath your weight
These small geographies
I've mapped a thousand times
Chorus

And I could find you in the dark
Know your breathing, know your heart
All the patterns that we are
Nothing new, nothing new
But I still want to
Verse 2

Sunday mornings taste the same
Your hand across the kitchen table
The way you fold the newspaper wrong
Every argument's familiar
Even when we say we're done
We know exactly how this goes
Chorus

And I could find you in the dark
Know your breathing, know your heart
All the patterns that we are
Nothing new, nothing new
But I still want to
Bridge

Maybe love is just
Learning someone's angles
Memorizing all their edges
'Til you fit together
Like worn-in shoes
Like winter coming back around
Chorus

And I could find you in the dark
Know your breathing, know your heart
All the patterns that we are
Nothing new, nothing new
Nothing new, nothing new
Outro

But I still want to
I still want to

Sad Memories

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A cinematic folk journey through warmth, nature, and human connection.
Acoustic guitars meet orchestral emotion in a heartfelt soundscape built for visual storytelling and filmic beauty.
🎭 Ideal for art films, emotional sync moments, gallery sound design, ads, and contemporary dance performances.

🎬 Demo Edit 1:20 — Fade-out version for showcase.

💫 Explore by Mood :
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second part of Ralphs story with the bear

Ralph’s not dead

Passion for music and feelings that I hope to convey and share with you.

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Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

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Honest folk and soft rock songs written from the heart of Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

Nova Scotia songwriter creating songs where folk and soft rock meet. I write about love, loss, and quiet resilience through a woman’s lens—anchored in acoustic textures and honest vocals. Recorded at Marshview Studio on the South Shore, my newer work features my own performances. Open to sync, film, and artist collaborations.
Contact: aprildunn200@gmail.com

Composer & producer across multi-genres — from cinematic scoring to club reworks.
Specialized in sync, licensing & creative collaborations.
🎧 Explore demo library: categorized by Mood, Use, and Style.
📩 Contact: alex.tolmer.music@gmail.com

Jonathan Charles Mattingly _ Ai production _ Original Lyrics Songs and Brainstorms _ Lyricist | Musician | Artist | Author | Poet (Unsigned)

The eventual reality of leaving homelessness behind.

U M B R E L L A B I R D S

The new album BACK TO LAND ⛵️ out 14 November 2025

Umbrellabirds is Sam Blickhan, Lewis Daly, and Alex Hunt. The band began as a long-distance recording project when Sam Blickhan and Lewis Daly began exchanging demos in 2013. Alex Hunt heard these sparsely beautiful demos and initially signed up to produce, but was soon recruited as a full band member. The intricate, autumnal debut album was recorded in 2014-16, the product of many late nights and countless miles of travel. Oda Almås played strings on the self-titled debut. Shortly thereafter, the band began work on their second album—Closing Ceremony (2020)—featuring a bigger sound and a wider collective of musicians including Shyam Prasad on drums, Will Harvey on strings, and Cath Day on clarinet. Their third album—BACK TO LAND—is out in November 2025. Umbrellabirds have been played on BBC 6 Music by DJ Tom Robinson and featured on the Fresh on the Net blog and the BBC Introducing Mixtape.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, and Deezer.

Bandcamp = https://umbrellabirds.bandcamp.com/

Twitter = https://twitter.com/umbrellabirdsuk

Insta = https://www.instagram.com/umbrellabirds

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Independent musician and producer Jeff Gregerson brings you new voices in music on this interview and feature podcast

New tracks tagged #acoustic folk