You know those songs that make you wanna just sigh (in the best way possible)? Welcome to Woodpigeon‘s newest, “For Paolo.” Woodpigeon – “For Paolo” [MP3] For Paolo, Woodpigeon’s new EP, is set for release on January 24 via Boompa Records.
Tag: folk
The Willow & The Builder
Connecticut’s The Willow & The Builder is technically Richard Miron and Adrian Simon, but they’re joined by a whole slew of musicians on their debut s/t record. The ever-changing dynamic of the debut is impressive, as Miron and Simon’s exuberant youthfulness is on full display. But there’s also a keen sense of sorrow, and the… Continue reading The Willow & The Builder
Monument Valley
You’ve been dead six years now, love, sometimes it feels like more. And I am old. I am old. Monument Valley – “Dear John Letters” [MP3] Monument Valley – Round and Round by Partisan PR Monument Valley‘s debut release is the Tongues EP, due December 5 via Tritone/PIAS UK Records.
Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time
One of the greatest qualities of folk music is the story. There’s always a story in the song somewhere; you might have to search deep down in the lyrics or deep within yourself to find the story, but it’s there. The songs on Luke Robert’s debut, Big Bells and Dime Songs, have stories too, but… Continue reading Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time
Power Player
The baritone should remind you of someone. If it doesn’t, you may need to read this blog more often. But we’re okay with first-timers and newbies. Welcome! Power Player is the project of Ryan Ross Smith, based out of Oakland, CA, who occasionally records with others. The music will not make you jump out of… Continue reading Power Player
Races
You know what I like about CMJ? It lets me talk about bands I’ve missed and should have written about in the past. One of those bands is LA’s Races, whom I saw the final night of CMJ before Hands (who rocked, by the way). Races had charisma and chemistry on stage, and their psychedelic,… Continue reading Races
[MP3s] Vanish Valley: “Races” & “The Bottom”
Vanish Valley, a four man squad from LA, today released their second album, Get Good. Led by Andrew McAllister and his raspy vocals, Vanish Valley produces catchy indie rock with bits of folk and ol’ country livin’. Check out two tracks below, and give Get Good a listen. It’ll make you feel nice. Vanish Valley… Continue reading [MP3s] Vanish Valley: “Races” & “The Bottom”
Belle Adair
Belle Adair, out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, deliver some finely crafted acoustic folk pop. With simple, luscious harmonies and tones reminiscent of Mojave 3, Belle Adair is ready to be your band for the colder Autumn evenings that are fast approaching. Their new, self-titled EP, which will be released October 1 on Speak/Sing Records (the… Continue reading Belle Adair
Annie Williams
Annie Williams is a dark and sultry songstress who picked up and moved from St. Louis to the wild west of Wyoming and New Mexico (while taking a short break in Nashville — what a mover!). The constant shift in locales must have contributed to the unique approach to the “singer/songwriter” genre. Her songs are… Continue reading Annie Williams
[MP3] Built Like Alaska: “Antique Love”
Oakdale, CA’s Built Like Alaska is ready to unleash their newest album, In Troubled Times, November 8 on the Future Farmer label. The first taste of that record is the track “Antique Love.” There’s a sort of after-hours indie-rock feel here that has a Pacific Northwest folk vein running through it. I’m also struck by… Continue reading [MP3] Built Like Alaska: “Antique Love”