I am devastated. I am devastated that I had not yet heard Kim Janssen until yesterday when I posted about Snowstar Records’ 10 Year Anniversary Compilation. I am devastated by Janssen’s pacifying voice, and by his deft instrumentation. I am devastated by his latest EP, The Lonely Mountains, which grips me with cascading strings and… Continue reading Kim Janssen and his new EP, The Lonely Mountains
Tag: Singer/Songwriter
Emil Lager
What happened to plain old acoustic guitar singer/songwriterin’ on music blogs? We’re always looking for the next “big” thing, but sometimes the best answer sits right in our backyard. It’s music that I can turn on any time of the day and smile to. London’s Emil Lager provides just that. Emil Lager on Facebook |… Continue reading Emil Lager
Sam Billen releases new full-length, Places
Sam Billen, whose covers I’ve previously raved about, released an original full-length, Places, earlier this month. The Lawrence, Kansas singer/songwriter charms with emotionally compelling, electronic indie-pop. His ranging falsetto vocals may remind some of Halloween, Alaska, another Knox Road favorite. But Places is a stirring listen on its own, and deserves to be more widely-recognized. Stream… Continue reading Sam Billen releases new full-length, Places
Hayden Calnin
I saw you as you were. The red hue on your cheeks. Your glistening eyes. Your silhouette as you walked away from me forever. But hope keeps us alive, and I never stopped smiling. Who am I without the white of my teeth? Hayden Calnin on SoundCloud | Facebook
Sri
You sat out on the dock to Lucas Pond and hugged your knees tightly to your chest, toes clenched. You visualized your life in vague memories that you clung to, scared. Why do I hate the feeling but love the thinking? You let go of your knees, took one of your earphones out, and allowed… Continue reading Sri
Elise Vatsvaag
It’s been a while since I’ve posted some straight up female singer/songwriter stuff, so I’m excited to have stumbled upon a goodie last weekend in Elise Vatsvaag. Vatsvaag, out of Norway, is releasing a new (free) song on the 10th of every month for her album, This Is Not My Music. I took a strong liking… Continue reading Elise Vatsvaag
[MP3] Gemma Ray: “Runaway”
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard from Gemma Ray. Not necessarily because she hasn’t produced anything new, because she may have. She also may not have. I didn’t do much research for this post, because it honestly doesn’t matter to me. Feel free to Google it, though. What does matter to me is that… Continue reading [MP3] Gemma Ray: “Runaway”
Notable Album Release: Denison Whitmer – “The Ones Who Wait”
Ten or more years ago I remember writing about Denison Witmer’s Of Joy and Sorrow and The 80’s EP and thinking that given another album or two this guy would be huge. As far as the singer-songwriter genre goes, Witmer had all the tools: thoughtful songs, mood-inducing music, and albums that always had a great… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Denison Whitmer – “The Ones Who Wait”
Bogan Via
Bogan Via is a duo out of Phoenix that makes my heart go aflutter. Madeleine Miller’s sweet falsetto is gently contrasted with Bret Bender’s raspy baritone. The songs heavily rely on the duo’s vocals, but the angelic instrumentation also makes me swoon. Also, these words from Bender make it that much sweeter: About four months… Continue reading Bogan Via
[MP3] Woodpigeon: “For Paolo”
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.