Izzy Heltai - "Marching Song"
Photo by Emma Kate Rothenberg-Ware I stumbled on Izzy Heltai at the Freshgrass Festival, and the 22 year old Northampton, MA local was a highlight at a festival featuring talents such as Rhiannon Giddens, Flogging Molly, and I'm With Her. His newest single, "Marching Song," shows why. It's a stunning folk song, gorgeous in its simplicity while still feeling epic. It's quiet and personal, and feels like you're sitting in a room with him singing, despite there being a full band backing him. It may sound organic since Heltai's upcoming EP was recorded using vintage amps and microphones. "Marching Song" may have some mainstream appeal, but I may be detecting the hints of a Neutral Milk Hotel influence here. This is the singer/songwriter genre done to complete perfection. You can listen to "Marching Song" below. Only Yesterday , the new EP from Izzy Heltai, will be out April 19. For more on Izzy Heltai, check out his website . Current ...