Boston folk is an intimate, lyric-forward strain of contemporary folk rooted in New England songwriting craft and a lived-in sense of place. It blends acoustic warmth—fingerpicked guitars, close harmonies, subtle banjo or cello—with indie-folk polish and occasional pop melodic clarity. The storytelling often feels diaristic and precise: small-town details, city winters, family histories, and hard-earned hope delivered with plainspoken emotional honesty. Arrangements tend to be spare but dynamically built, favoring room-sound authenticity, tasteful percussion, and ensemble interplay over flash. The result is music that’s both communal and introspective—coffeehouse close, yet stage-ready.

Ugly things

Lizzy McAlpine

Single - Released August 21, 2026