Happiness that is literally contagious. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
newportfolkfest: The Decemberists post whale attack at Newport Folk in 2011. Photo by Ryan Mastro. Continue reading
I have wanted to share this EP by @fxrxvxrpxlx for awhile with you guys. The production is sick, perfect for continuous play as it has been uploaded here, and it contains samples from artists ranging from James Blake to Katy Perry. What more could you ask for? Source: SoundCloud / marco Continue reading
Going (Back) to Graceland
sngcrate: Many of my stories of music discovery start with my job as a shelver at my county library in high school. What began in my eyes as a random CD that I remembered my mom mentioning offhand once, quickly became one of my favorite records of all time. Once I found Graceland, my worldview changed, sparking an interest in world music and the native … Continue reading Going (Back) to Graceland
Going (Back) to Graceland
Many of my stories of music discovery start with my job as a shelver at my county library in high school. What began in my eyes as a random CD that I remembered my mom mentioning offhand once, quickly became one of my favorite records of all time. Once I found Graceland, my worldview changed, sparking an interest in world music and the native songs … Continue reading Going (Back) to Graceland
It only takes one insistent piano key to anchor the strings and horns on this ballad. “Don’t you say I didn’t fight for youCan’t you see all my scars?Don’t you say you never let me downIt’s so crazy that we got this far” Source: SoundCloud / Noble Kids Continue reading
The banality of family life, from the perspectives of two siblings and their mother, is given special significance in Living Hour’s video for “Seagull,” a single from their recent self-titled LP. Their detachment from one another is standard and (from an American perspective) expected, but this resonates the loudest. Continue reading
If you liked Fenne Lily’s track, “Top To Toe” from a few weeks ago, you’ll love Tamu Massif’s newest creation. Though his styled is quite reserved, once you hear the synths and harmonies chime in there is no holding back. Source: SoundCloud / Tamu Massif Continue reading
Deltino Geurreiro’s debut album, Eparaka, features influences from Burkina Faso to the Caribbean, and is available now on Bandcamp. Continue reading
Back in Business
After a tumultuous few months consisting of me trying to figure out what was wrong with my record player, realizing it was probably the motor that needed an overhaul, then resigning to the fact that I would need to just buy a new one, I finally did it. I got a new* turntable and it works better than my other did on its first play. … Continue reading Back in Business
Sawdust & Gin 