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

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“Two Black Rings” is just one of many outtakes from the sessions for Bowl of Plums, Ben Seretan’s LP from two summers ago. (Remember “Cottonwood Tree”?) 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. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life

sngalbums: Photo credit: 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

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Julie Byrne Finds Stability Within a Nomadic Life

Photo credit: 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

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Though not quite sung in a round, the circular pace on “Fire” still inspires many repeats; grab the full LP from Special Explosion now on Bandcamp. Stay warm, everyone. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading

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Fenne Lily is back with a gentle new single, “For A While,” though she remains coy about when a larger release will be coming. Enjoy her singles on Soundcloud until then. Source: SoundCloud / Fenne Lily. Continue reading

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Experience the Loving Ease of M. Grig’s Still Lifes EP

sngalbums: Earlier this year I wrote about how integral ambient is to the fabric of music. In particular, I referenced two wonderful albums, Alessandro Cortini’s Avanti and Úlfur’s Arborescence, both which revealed distinct dimensions that this music can exist within. But what made a deeper impact was M. Grig’s soothing folk-inspired Still Lifes EP. I am convinced that the score of my mind and the … Continue reading Experience the Loving Ease of M. Grig’s Still Lifes EP

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Experience the Loving Ease of M. Grig’s Still Lifes EP

Earlier this year I wrote about how integral ambient is to the fabric of music. In particular, I referenced two wonderful albums, Alessandro Cortini’s Avanti and Úlfur’s Arborescence, both which revealed distinct dimensions that this music can exist within. But what made a deeper impact was M. Grig’s soothing folk-inspired Still Lifes EP. I am convinced that the score of my mind and the soundtrack … Continue reading Experience the Loving Ease of M. Grig’s Still Lifes EP

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