Blog: The Futurist

Bowerbirds' Upper Air is a 2009 sleeper, flying just under the radar. Given Phil Moore and Beth Tacular's simple melodies and delicate arrangements, the acoustic folk outfit won't stay there for long. After relentless touring, including a performance at this year's Primavera festival in Spain and an upcoming spot on the Pitchfork Festival's lineup, they seem destined for nu-folk greatness. On Upper Air , the loose compositions all share a tender connection with Moore's acute lyrics and unassuming voice. Where debut full-length Hymns for the Dark Horse focused on the [...]

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