Today saw the Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Jacob Rountree deliver his heartfelt new single, "Grace". The new single is his first since his "Truth or Dare" EP was released back in 2024, so think of this as a true return to form.
... a haunting alt-folk single blending acoustic-rock, hauntingly beautiful vocals with pop sensibilities
"Grace" is a clear-cut alt-folk track that has some darker tones to it, and even on the intro, I felt like I was sinking into it like a hot knife into butter. His vocals are a real delight, and once the track gets going, it transitions more into an acoustic-rock track with pop sensibilities.
I especially liked the handclaps mixed into the beats of the song; to me, it gave it that organic edge that is missing from a lot of modern folk tracks. Of course, the acoustic guitar is dominant in the song, but when the sliding guitars came wallowing away in the background of the song, we had to just commit to it - sensational stuff all round.
With echoes of Bob Dylan to Pink Floyd, Jacob shows off his sheer talent here with a modern classic.