The restrained melodies and brass whines of “Stay Here” mimic the oppressive feeling of being trapped in an uncomfortable situation. Take a (subtle) cue from Henry Green, and leave. Source: SoundCloud / Henry Green Continue reading
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The wily grin on the art for Scott Orr’s latest single imbues a childhood innocence, which “Violent Blue” matches with humming synths under gentle, acoustic musicianship. Source: SoundCloud / Other Songs Continue reading
Gordi’s Debut LP Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Gordi is the childhood nickname of Sophie Payten, who has been writing songs for the majority of her life. Her debut EP slowly came together for its release in the US last summer, introducing everyone to her delicate folk pop sound, which in the case of “Can We Work It Out,” was not easy to get out of your head. … Continue reading Gordi’s Debut LP Earns Your Trust With Its Emotional Honesty
If you haven’t heard, Teen Daze returns with a new record next Friday titled Themes for Dying Earth, and if the singles are any indication, it will be a delicate and moving release. Listen to previous single, “Cycle.” Source: SoundCloud / Teen Daze Continue reading
An appeal to the gods via lush folktronica. Source: SoundCloud / Jessica Rotter Continue reading
Isaac Vallentin perfects art-folktronica in debut album Hedera
sngalbums: Originally appeared on the Music Court. I’ve not heard a whole lot of folktronica recently, and I miss it. Freelance Whales introduced me to its hypnotizing combination of banjo and synth, and for that I will forever thank them. Of course, there are many iterations of the genre, give or take some instrumentation, depending on how far they wanted to lean on the spectrum … Continue reading Isaac Vallentin perfects art-folktronica in debut album Hedera
Isaac Vallentin perfects art-folktronica in debut album Hedera
Originally appeared on the Music Court. I’ve not heard a whole lot of folktronica recently, and I miss it. Freelance Whales introduced me to its hypnotizing combination of banjo and synth, and for that I will forever thank them. Of course, there are many iterations of the genre, give or take some instrumentation, depending on how far they wanted to lean on the spectrum of … Continue reading Isaac Vallentin perfects art-folktronica in debut album Hedera
Belongs in a Museum
sngalbums: Originally appeared on the Music Court. There is a very important reason why Freelance Whales is my favorite band: prolific banjo-manship. I do not know why, but I just love banjos in all their plucky glory. My earliest banjo memory is when I was a kid watching Steve Martin on SNL perform a silly tune called “Late For School” where he played that glorious … Continue reading Belongs in a Museum
Belongs in a Museum
Originally appeared on the Music Court. There is a very important reason why Freelance Whales is my favorite band: prolific banjo-manship. I do not know why, but I just love banjos in all their plucky glory. My earliest banjo memory is when I was a kid watching Steve Martin on SNL perform a silly tune called “Late For School” where he played that glorious instrument. … Continue reading Belongs in a Museum
Sawdust & Gin 