Folksy shmolksy two days in a row from me. That’s right, I’m going slowcore on your asses. I think the humidity is drawing me to a bit of a stall, evoking a need for such comforting music. Doby Watson, from Kansas, fits the bill perfectly, as fragile acoustics dominate – including guitar, tenor guitar, slide… Continue reading Doby Watson’s first “proper” record drops August 4
Tag: folk
Get your boxing gloves on – it’s Typefighter time!
Ah saiddd, you ain’t punchin’ those keys hard enough feller! D.C.’s Typefighter comes to Knox Road through a recommendation from good pal Aaron Leeder, of D.C. and NYC (and swiftly growing) favorites, Exit Clov. He has been incredibly supportive of this here blog, and we thank him (and the rest of Exit Clov for that… Continue reading Get your boxing gloves on – it’s Typefighter time!
Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop
I think a bit of a dilemma is occurring. I’m tempted to call these times the resurgence of acoustic pop, though I’m obviously aware that acoustic pop has been, and will always be, near the top of the music scene. But lately (I’m talking this decade) it has delivered more than its typical share of… Continue reading Quickly rising: Matt Haeck and his acoustic pop
Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
While you read this, listen to the MP3s I’ve posted below. Now, as you soak up Caroline Reese‘s gorgeous voice and acoustic guitar, ask yourself this: “Self, how crazy it would be if Caroline was just 18 years old?” Well, I’m sure you know where this is going. Everything about Caroline’s music suggests a maturity… Continue reading Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
Erik Enocksson is ominous and I love it
Let’s get this out of the way while we can: in terms of love-it-or-hate-it voices, Erik Enocksson is one of the most polarizing artists this side of Tom Waits. Some cannot stand his delivery, which tends to become awfully strained when he moves outside of his range, and some can’t stomach the voice itself, which… Continue reading Erik Enocksson is ominous and I love it
Bombadil’s newest, Tarpits and Canyonlands, out July 7!
From Durham, North Carolina, Bombadil (Bryan, Daniel and James) create soundscapes mirroring their location, combining crisp production with organic sounds to make for some truly unique music. On their latest effort, Tarpits and Canyonlands, which drops July 7, Bombadil diversifies their sound so that each track contains different elements of arrangements, instruments (strings, horns, keys,… Continue reading Bombadil’s newest, Tarpits and Canyonlands, out July 7!
Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
And so it goes; the crop of rural Canadian music continues (for me at least). Like Prince and Madonna, Fraser rocks the one-name moniker. Household name much? Fraser: the next Cher. Okay sorry, sorry, I’ve had enough fun, at this point I’m just doing Fraser’s music a disservice. Indulge me though, I’m working with this… Continue reading Fraser’s ‘House on a Hill’ springs from the purest roots
Arrica Rose drops new EP, Pretend I’m Fur
Following up her highly successful previous album (with the dot dot dots), La La Lost, Arrica Rose is back on the indie folk scene with Pretend I’m Fur, a seven-song EP, released May 11, on pOprOck records. After the stunning, lo-fi La La Lost, Rose seems to take her songwriting up a notch in attitude,… Continue reading Arrica Rose drops new EP, Pretend I’m Fur
The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
Portland husband and wife duo, The Woodlands, is adorable. That’s just fact. Any time love, acoustic guitars and indie music comes into play it’s going to be great (see: She & Him). Even better, they call the Pacific Northwest home! Anybody who’s been there can tell you it’s pretty much the cutest place ever (they… Continue reading The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
That other album coming out May 26…
In what could be the most ill-advised marketing move of all time, Sarah Siskind will be releasing her newest album, Say It Louder, on May 26 (though it will be available through iTunes today). Hmm, what else is dropping that day? Eh, not too much. Only the most anticipated albums of the year in the… Continue reading That other album coming out May 26…