Paul Bergmann Gives So Much on Nothing At All

sngalbums: My love for Paul Bergmann came about accidentally. He shared a bill at the Bootleg in August of 2016 with strong favorite of mine at the time, Oh Pep!; I hadn’t heard his music or even his name before the show, so I had no reason to anticipate anything revelatory. But once he began playing, I was instantly drawn to his sultry voice, expert … Continue reading Paul Bergmann Gives So Much on Nothing At All

Paul Bergmann Gives So Much on Nothing At All

My love for Paul Bergmann came about accidentally. He shared a bill at the Bootleg in August of 2016 with strong favorite of mine at the time, Oh Pep!; I hadn’t heard his music or even his name before the show, so I had no reason to anticipate anything revelatory. But once he began playing, I was instantly drawn to his sultry voice, expert whistling, … Continue reading Paul Bergmann Gives So Much on Nothing At All

ā€œTwo Black Ringsā€ is just one of many outtakes from the sessions for Bowl of Plums, Ben Seretan’s LP from two summers ago. (Remember ā€œCottonwood Treeā€?) This compilation and the demo collection Prowl of Bums are available on joint, laser-etched cassette and there are only a few left. Pick one up today on Bandcamp.Ā  Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life

sngalbums: Photo credit:Ā Jonathan Bouknight Julie Byrne’s latest album is actually already over a year old. It came out on January 4th, making it the first new music of the year that I heard, and it clearly stuck with me. Not Even Happiness marks a personal journey in Byrne’s life, though not necessarily based in specific events; instead, the album is a series of highly personal … Continue reading Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life

Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life

Photo credit:Ā Jonathan Bouknight Julie Byrne’s latest album is actually already over a year old. It came out on January 4th, making it the first new music of the year that I heard, and it clearly stuck with me. Not Even Happiness marks a personal journey in Byrne’s life, though not necessarily based in specific events; instead, the album is a series of highly personal proclamations … Continue reading Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life