sngalbums: At the center of The Hiding is a lyric on the title track that gets at the heart of Kacey Johansing’s message. “Everyone keeps hiding what they long to find,” she sings, as if unveiling a universal truth that no one wants to admit that they knew. On this new record, she discusses relationships and love, often as an intrusive observer, though it could … Continue reading Kacey Johansing No Longer Lives in Hiding
At the center of The Hiding is a lyric on the title track that gets at the heart of Kacey Johansing’s message. “Everyone keeps hiding what they long to find,” she sings, as if unveiling a universal truth that no one wants to admit that they knew. On this new record, she discusses relationships and love, often as an intrusive observer, though it could all … Continue reading Kacey Johansing No Longer Lives in Hiding
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Speculatio boasts a melting pot of influences, maintaining its heavy flutes and harps while introducing beeps and hums that change the album’s perspective. Even with my limited knowledge of French, it is evident that motifs in the lyrics also tie into the conspicuously psychedelic instrumentation. The story on this concept album is bookended with goddesses and … Continue reading Gain a fresh perspective with Odessey & Oracle’s new album, Speculatio
If you don’t know how much I loved a little record called Suburb Home from Aussie group The Royal Parks, then you clearly didn’t read the words I wrote about it a few months ago. This video for “In the Wrong” is perfect in its simplicity. Continue reading
Shannon Lay just celebrated the release of her new album, Living Water, this past Friday on Mare Records. The whole record is soft spoken and raw, and “Coasts” proves to be one of the more high energy selections, though all are beautiful in their own right. Buy it on Bandcamp. <a href=“http://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/album/living-water”>Living Water by Shannon Lay</a> Continue reading
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Simen Mitlid just put out a new album filled with whimsical folk pop melodies. Much of it reminds me of Poor Moon, given how Mitlid floats his voice above occasional xylophones and the well worn acoustic guitar. But perhaps a more appropriate comparison would be to Team Me, another indie folk group from Oslo. Source: SoundCloud / Simen Mitlid Continue reading
Details of a memory may fade, but the feeling remains as fresh as ever. Source: SoundCloud / Haux Continue reading
Folk pop comfort food. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
sngalbums: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Hidden in the niche of bedroom folk pop is a new Australian outfit, The Royal Parks, who have just released their debut album, Suburb Home. The group is from Melbourne, which is also home to the national park that doubles as their namesake. The band explains that they chose this moniker because of its connection to Melbourne’s indigenous population, … Continue reading Learn to Grieve On The Royal Parks New LP, Suburb Home
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