Artist: backwordsmusic

A few years ago, when I tiptoed back into music journalism after some time away, Backwords was one among the artists who made re-entry a pleasure. I liked the Brooklyn-based combo's blend of folk-rock with Americana, retro guitar tones, and an indefinable freshness. I had a rather comical exchange with sorta lead vocalist (as the band says, "everybody sings") and guitarist Brian Russ, and ended up getting quoted on the band's Myspace. Somehow, maybe due to an address change on my end, I missed out on Quilt , the album between the first two and Backwords' latest, [...]

And Then Sigh by backwordsmusic Brooklyn psyche-folk-pop band Backwords just announced that they have set up one of the last ever CMJ showcases at Bruar Falls on Thursday 10/20, under the umbrella of their basement diy recording studio "Campers' Rule Records". Campers' Rule Records Presents a FREE daytime CMJ show : Where: Bruar Falls, 245 Grand St., Brooklyn NY Noon-1:00pm - FREE BBQ in Bruar Falls Backyard $3 - Brooklyn Lagers! 1:30PM - Moonmen on the Moon, [...]

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