When sharing “Yellow Bird” initially, Ben Stevenson explained that the song is about liberation. You can hear the freedom in his deliberate strums and soft vocals. The track appears on his upcoming LP, Cara Cara, due out 9/22 on Culvert Music. Source: SoundCloud / Ben Stevenson Continue reading
Tag: folk
Folk pop comfort food. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Listen to the musings of Ian Wayne on his new solo EP, At Home. His cat may not care about its quiet significance, but you should. Listen and purchase on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / Ian Wayne Continue reading
The minimalist approach to electro-pop that Love Inks had in their music has not been abandoned in their latest venture, T.P.A.G. This time, though, they replaced synths with sliding guitars and the result is bronze-tinged warmth. Their latest EP is available for streaming and on cassette on Bandcamp. Minimal Western by T. P. A. G. Continue reading
The Weather Station’s new single is evocative and kinetic, a promising look at her upcoming self-titled record, due out 10/6 on Paradise of Bachelors. Pre-order. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity. Read more. Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo
Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding is currently on a tour across North America to promote her beautiful new record, Party. The title is a slight misnomer, though, and I knew better than to expect a raucous affair at her LA stop at the Echo last Thursday night. Instead, audiences were entranced by her simplicity. Read more. Aldous Harding | website … Continue reading Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo
The guitar work by Holy Oak, mixed as distinctly as it is on “Dead Time,” sets apart his new record, Second Son, out now. Listen to the full album on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Holy Oak Continue reading
Earnest songwriting in its simplest form. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 