The nominees are. Paul Weller - Sonik Kicks Juniper Tar - Since Before Allo Darlin - Europe Nat Johnson and the Figureheads - I'm Across I'm Ashore The Wind-up Birds – S/T Smoke Fairies – Blood Speaks Hall of Ghosts - A Random Quiet [...]
What began as the bored and contemplative musings of a music blogger on a road trip eventually became a large project commemorating the 30th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s seminal raw acoustic folk album. Long Distance Salvation: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska features the original E Street band demos – Springsteen recorded to a 4 track with just his guitar and harmonica – plus 4 bonus tracks as interpreted by many of today’s great Americana, folk, and roots acts: The Wooden Sky, Juniper Tar, Joe Purdy & Garrison Starr, Spirit Family Reunion, Joe Pug, Jonah Tolchin, [...]
After EP-length sets , multi-genre tributes , and rock/blues/pop artists turned folk for coverage , we close out our four-part series on this year's mid-year tributes and compilations with a potent pair of decidedly folk albums paying apt tribute to the works of Bruce Springsteen and The Replacements. Enjoy! Nebraska, the seminal album that proved Springsteen was more than just an anthemic pop rocker, has been done in full before. But it's the 30th anniversary of the sparse, haunting demo-session-turned-studio-rel ease, making another attempt [...]
I was never a fan of Bruce Springsteen. He was a guy I just missed out on time wise. By the time I was music conscious he was releasing some of his more bombastic music ("Born in the USA") and I was turned off despite the fact that that song was an unlikely anthem given its negative outlook on America. Had I heard Nebrask first things would have been different for me. Instead of loving Bruce though I found my own Springsteens, Dylans and Beatles to love in their place. Ironically a few of them [...]
Adam wrote about this last night and I've already had numerous conversations about it. One with Shakey Graves and another with Schleicher, he of Juniper Tar, who assures me that this tribute is indeed as righteous as it sounds like it's gonna be. There are some things that are unfuckwithable, some things that are better left uncovered by musicians because the first did it so perfectly, there's no reason. Typically, I'd say Springsteen's Nebraska is one of those things. But my mind was changed by a lineup that [...]
Words // Scott Pingeton Wisconsin has quickly become a hotbed of gentle, heart-on-sleeve folk. See Bon Iver, S. Carey, Field Report, et al. Juniper Tar's brand of midwest folk-rock is decidedly more muscular. A steady back-beat, electric guitars and rousing keys propel these songs to anthemic heights. Songs perfectly suited to spill from the windows of your car in the summer heat. That isn't to say these are dumb rock songs, though - far from [...]
photo by kat berger totally should have mentioned this weeks ago, but better late than never, i suppose? either way, today and maybe tomorrow you can grab wisconsin's favorite sons juniper tars' the howl ep and to the trees for free. well, ya gotta give em your email address, but shit who doesnt already have it? i know at least a few nigerians who probably do. sadly, i have never really talked about these guys, but i really really dig em and are one of a few bands that i foresee great [...]
Words by Jim Sometimes a song just grabs you by the hair and yanks you around a bit. Let's be honest. We all love music a whole hell of a lot and if you're like us you listen to a lot of different stuff all the time. With Genius mixes and Last.fm scrobbling and all that jazz, it's a real testament when I find myself hitting repeat over and over again on the same song. In my car. ON A CD!? Yeah. Seriously. That's what happened with The Wooden Sky and [...]
I'm heading to Chicago tonight to experience Lincoln Hall for the first time. It's been years since I've seen Akron/Family live and I've also heard great things about the opener Delicate Steve . But first, we're swinging by Schubas to check out Juniper Tar's set. Though it's early in the year Akron/Family's S/T II: The Cosmic Birth And Journey Of Shinju TNT has quickly risen to the top of the stuff I've heard this year. There's a great video of [...]
hey folks...i'm in a pretty chipper mood today, mostly because i'll be headed up to the glorious schubas chicago with a whole bunch of good pals to catch juniper tar opening for the deep dark woods. the only purpose of this post is to make you jealous that i am going, and you (most likely) are not. booyah!
Riding the Back of a Hog (better known as “piggybacking”) is a feature here at the Folk Hive where we do the leg work for you and highlight the best, most interesting, insanely rad posts from music blogs out in the wilderness known as the internets. You’re welcome. ** Muzzle of Bees alerts us to the fact that favorites Juniper Tar are playing three dates with other favorites, the Deep Dark Woods , in cities that are [...]
AV Club Madison reviews Tennis at the High Noon Saloon Daniel Knox has his new album, Disaster up as a full album stream on Bandcamp . NPR has a Tiny Desk Concert with Local Natives . The New York Times has a great article on the Low Anthem and their new album, Smart Flesh Girl Talk's show in Madison on Monday, March 7th has moved to [...]
This is really a no-brainer, Junipar Tar are making you an offer you can't refuse. In their own words. . Since we seem to like giving things away, we have put together a "We Love You!" Gift Pack to share with all ya'll. So here's the deal, for the low low cost of $8.00 (+ small shipping cost), we will send you : 1 Juniper Tar t-shirt (in your size), 1 copy of " The Howl Street EP", 1 copy of "To the Trees", and a custom mix cd made by [...]
It is 6:30 am in the Midwest. The light is just now peeking over the trees in the backyard and through the limbs of the tree that I hate (the only tree for which I've ever held any disdain). I am awake. But my eyes are still closed. I am taking in "Innerstates" and it only seems right to do so with eyelids down, blocking out that light that's waking alongside my coffee and I. My head might be swaying side to side, at this half-awake hour. And now it certainly is. In a short hour [...]
We're pretty damn excited to be hosting tonight's triple bill of Frontier Ruckus , David Wax Museum , and Juniper Tar at the Cactus Club . Tickets are $10 and Juniper Tar kicks things off at 10pm. We're expecting a big turnout, advance tickets are available . MP3: Frontier Ruckus - "The Upper Room" MP3: Juniper Tar - "Via Chicago"
Here's another completely random collection of tunes for your consumption. Most of these tracks made their way into my inbox, but didn't make it into a specific post. I find them all to be quite enjoyable and they have the unique ability to cure hangovers, induce euphoria, and bring about a general sense of camaraderie. As always you can download the tracks you like or take the whole zip file at the bottom, enjoy! The War On Drugs - "Comin' Through" [...]
Wisco: A Tribute To Wilco's Summerteeth — a music compilation featuring our favorite Wisconsin artists each covering a track off of Wilco's 1999 LP , Summerteeth . I am honored to provide you with our labor of love. The state of Wisconsin is overflowing with musical talent. So much more than could ever be captured in just one compilation like this. That being said, I thought about the records that meant the most to me. Ones that I absolutely could [...]
Wisco: A Trubute To Wilco's Summerteeth — a music compilation featuring our favorite Wisconsin artists each covering a track off of Wilco's 1999 LP , Summerteeth . I am honored to provide you our labor of love. The state of Wisconsin is overflowing with musical talent. So much more than could ever be captured in just one compilation like this. That being said, I thought about the records that meant the most to me. Ones that I absolutely could not [...]
So we typically toss a video at you, tell you why we think it's awesome, and let you draw your own conclusion. Sometimes we throw a change-up...strike that - let's call it a round up. All of these videos are of bands we have previously talked about here on Draw Us Lines . So I won't be telling you much about the bands themselves, just my musings of what I think about the videos. Hold on to your hats! Mountain Man - "Sewee Sewee" [...]
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[Listen] Daft Punk - "Horizon" (Japanese Bonus Track)
MP3: Daft Punk – “Horizons” (RAM Japanese Bonus Track)
