Folk Rock Gets a Timely Anthem With Doug Mishkin’s Stirring Anthem Tip of the Spear

Tip of the Spear is the title track from Doug Mishkin's new album, and the American singer/songwriter and activist has delivered a stirring anthem that cuts straight to the heart. A bold rallying cry that challenges each of us to stand up and be counted, it's a strikingly resonant tune given today's climate of injustice and division.

A simultaneously haunting and uplifting piece of music, Tip of the Spear leans into the folk rock arena. It's delicate, expertly constructed, and full of warmth. Doug's vocals bring to mind the softer work of talents like Neil Young and vocalists for The Band, and there’s a weathered honesty in his voice that just sucks you in.

With his music being described as "a tapestry of themes ranging from civil rights to reflections on contemporary struggles for injustice," Doug Mishkin carries forward the folk tradition as a living force that speaks to today’s struggles.

Tip of the Spear was recently selected for inclusion in Folk Now: Songs for These Times (September 2025) - a prestigious compilation CD courtesy of Hudson Harding Music. Recognising Doug's place alongside some of the brightest new voices in folk, it's a collection of tracks well worth your time, and can be listened to in full here.

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