“Follow My Voice” breathes during long rests, sighing at hopeful nostalgia. Source: SoundCloud / juliebyrne Continue reading
Tag: acoustic
The extreme cold creates a stillness in Katie Buxton’s live version of “You Flew” which intensifies its beauty. Continue reading
theautumnroses: Directed by Nick McKinlay and the artist herself, the new video’s colors are soulful, and in its atmosphere hangs a strange, beautiful melancholy. “Don’t Let The Kids Win” is the lyrical title track from the magnetic new album by Sydney’s Julia Jacklin, one out now through Polyvinyl Records. You can buy blue vinyl, CD and digital versions of it here. Continue reading
The Little Unsaid, a project helmed by multi-instrumentalist John Elliott, has released a chilling new single, “Symptomatic,” made even more haunting seen played by candlelight in the video above. Continue reading
Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. From the very first moment, everyone in the room was fully invested in Julien Baker’s performance. The beginning of her set had us all in a stupefied silence, breaking only to applaud at the end of each song. Baker plucked her guitar strings with such control that it cut through me, like a … Continue reading Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance
Intimacy Ebbs and Flows in Paul Bergmann’s New LP, Stars and Streams
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. As I ponder this record, the final image is one that I can’t seem to shake. Paul Bergmann arranged his new album, Stars and Streams, so a track called “Goodbye” feels like everything is coming to a close, yet is only the penultimate track on the record. The song that follows, “100 Years,” releases not only the body, but … Continue reading Intimacy Ebbs and Flows in Paul Bergmann’s New LP, Stars and Streams
Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein. From the very first moment, everyone in the room was fully invested in Julien Baker’s performance. The beginning of her set had us all in a stupefied silence, breaking only to applaud at the end of each song. Baker plucked her guitar strings with such control that it cut through me, like a bitter … Continue reading Julien Baker Bewitched Audiences at the El Rey Ahead of FYF Performance
Intimacy Ebbs and Flows in Paul Bergmann’s New LP, Stars and Streams
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. As I ponder this record, the final image is one that I can’t seem to shake. Paul Bergmann arranged his new album, Stars and Streams, so a track called “Goodbye” feels like everything is coming to a close, yet is only the penultimate track on the record. The song that follows, “100 Years,” releases not only the body, but also … Continue reading Intimacy Ebbs and Flows in Paul Bergmann’s New LP, Stars and Streams
“Yesterday’s Smile” is the title track of John Muirhead’s debut EP, a 5 song acoustic folk release, filled with honest songwriting. This track jumpstarts the EP with a kick and a shout. Source: SoundCloud / JohnPMuirhead Continue reading
This acoustic arrangement is a poem, shifting slightly in tone along the journey but never losing its message. Source: SoundCloud / Kirk Starkey Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 