[Originally posted in May, but the embed had broken.] Lauren Ruth Ward hits full throttle on the highly personal single, “Blue Collar Sex Kitten.” This is the most recent of a series of new tracks Ward’s released this year, which is a promising sign of something bigger coming soon. [Editor’s note: The single will appear on Ward’s upcoming LP, Well Hell, due out in February.] … Continue reading
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sawdustandgin: Sarah Beatty’s vocals soar in every way in this acoustic rendition of “Bandit Queen.” This is the title track of Beatty’s upcoming “folk fable” record, out 2/3. Best Songs of 2017 4. Sarah Beatty – Bandit Queen Sarah Beatty | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Source: SoundCloud / SarahBeattyca Continue reading
sawdustandgin: This new track from Aaron Roche, titled “Like Why I,” leaves me in disbelief each time I hear it. And considering the brilliance of the video that accompanies it, it’s easy to see why I keep coming back for more. This track will appear on Roche’s new album HaHa HuHu, due out later this year. Favorite Music Videos of 2017 4. Aaron Roche – Like … Continue reading
Favorite Music Videos of 2017 6. Aldous Harding – Blend Aldous Harding | show review at the Echo | website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud | Bandcamp Continue reading
sawdustandgin: polyvinylrecords: The new Palehound video for “Room” is pretty dang incredible. In fact, I’m going to go ahead and say it’s the best video on the internet, at this very moment. Sorry to all the other videos out there, but you honestly need to step up your game. Illustrated and animated by Rozalina Burkova. Watch the whole thing below and read more about how Palehound’s … Continue reading
Favorite Music Videos of 2017 10. Laura Marling – Soothing Laura Marling | website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Soundcloud Continue reading
The slow-moving image of Bartees L. Cox Jr. lasts the entirety of his new video for “IDK,” as he manages to stare directly into your soul. Magic Boy by Bartees & the Strange Fruit Continue reading
When the world comes to a close, time won’t matter but actions still will. Darlingside’s got our back. Source: SoundCloud / Darlingside Continue reading
Bedouine is Azniv Korkejian, a folk singer born in Syria to Armenian parents and currently residing in LA. “Louise” is a cut from the deluxe edition of her recent self-titled album, joined by a plethora of other grandiose chamber folk tracks. Buy it on Spacebomb Records. Continue reading
Bountiful folk hymn. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
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