![[Album Review] The White Album – The Album](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4051879_lg.jpg)
Danish indie folk band The White Album make it difficult to do two things. One is to stop humming their catchy melodies, and the other is to google them. Seriously, you'll wade through ten feet of Beatles references before you find them... But, like sifting for gold, it's worth it when you find the treasure you're looking for. The Album has been getting the band a lot of attention, championing them over twenty thousand plays on their bandcamp in only seven months and earning them play on the UK's Amazing Radio. In fact, [...]
I'm pretty sure Julie Lee is a liar. The Nashville singer-songwriter claims her album, Julie Lee & The Baby-Daddies, won't be released until March 6th, but this gorgeous, classic folk song cycle sounds like it was recorded decades ago. Julie's band includes Lucinda Williams' guitarist, Kenny Vaughan, and Del McCoury Band member Mike Bub. Both [...]
North London's Daughter consists of lena Tonra, Igor Haefeli & Remi Aguilella. The group released two quality EPs in 2011, including The Wild Youth EP, which was released last October. "Youth" and "Home" (not to be confused with the two Foxes tracks we posted recently) are both excellent examples of the superb folk music created by the trio. Listen to both tracks below. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Daughter - Youth (Download) More from The Wild Youth EP: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Daughter - Home (Stream) Purchase Daughter's debut EP, His Young Heart, via Bandcamp [...]
It's that time again, friends, time to gather around the table and share our thoughts on certain special albums. The subject this time is Sharon Van Etten -the woman, the myth, the legend. Alright, there's nothing really mythical about her but she is a legendary woman, and her newest album, Tramp , is released and ready for listening and debate. We have all eight of our writers contributing their thoughts here. Dig in, explore our opinions, and share your own in the comments! Sharon Van Etten / Serpents [...]
In late 2008, with no money to her name, Jesse Thomas headed for Los Angeles. Alone. After a few open mic nights in the Valley and some raw demo recordings, she caught the attention of producer Jim Roach at Red Parade Music Group . Jim found something special in Jesse that countless others would soon come to recognize: a hilarious yet poignant personality shining through that smoky, battle scarred voice. She released an EP Hazel back in 2010, which met with much acclaim, and now makes a welcome return with her [...]
The Great Park logiert wieder in der Schweiz. Mit behaglichem Singer/Songwriter-Folk, dessen Lebensfreude sich in Melancholie suhlt und für kurze Zeit die eigenen Sörgelchen vergessen lässt. Beinah halbjährlich begibt sich der Engländer Stephen Burch als The Great Park auf kleine Schweizer Beiztour. Mit Gitarre, "ProblemFolk" und vielen interessanten Geschichten und Erkenntnissen, die er mit der ihm eigenen Inbrunst vorträgt. Desöftern bringt er auch Freunde mit. Diesmal Guy Dale, der als Mute Swimmer und energischer Grübler hinter dem Mikrofon alles andere als [...]
Young Astronaut originated in the suburbs of the New Forest as brothers Chris + Pete Boakes in 2007. Whilst at different universities, they'd return home for the holidays & spend their time... **Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
For some inexplicable reason it has taken us far too long to put up a post about Buxton , especially considering what a delightful album they released at the end of January in the shape of Nothing Here Seems Strange. Hailing from Houston Texas (incidentally the first place I ever visited in the States, and where hats were mighty impressive accessories for most folk in the airport), they describe their music as a study in contrasts: rock and folk, subtle yet eccentric, lush harmonies over prickly guitar. We couldn't have put it better [...]
Download link is in the original post Sounds like: Capybara, The Dodos Song: Django Django - Firewater [download here ] What's so good? Django Django have [...]
Tom Paxton was already a well-established voice from the American folk-revival by the time he cut 19722s Peace Will Come . His songs "Last Thing On My Mind," "Bottle of Wine," and "Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" had more or less filtered down into the canon of American folksong, having been recorded by everyone from Doc Watson to Dion DiMucci to the obscure New Mexican rock and roll band The Fireballs. By the seventies, however, Paxton's popularity had slid as the great folk scare winded down to its inevitable demise and those who did not follow in [...]
michael lux and the bad sons Three reasons to leave the bros to their Thirsty Thursday rituals and head on over to Empty Bottle tonight... 1. Chicago's own Michael Lux and the Bad Sons are human time machines. Listening to a few simple chords, the alt-rockers conjure up the ghosts of alternative legends like The Replacements and Husker Du without coming off like desperate fan boys. Lux's low, scratchy howls are effortless and well-supported by distressed guitar and snappy backbeats. The set is sure to be a [...]
![[Indie] Alice Jemima – Far From Here](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4048760_lg.jpg)
Newton abbot's Alice Jemima has been making a name for herself lately with her new single "Far From Here". The track is a testament to one big thing that is prevalent in the music industry today; the love of the music itself. Countless blogs are popping up, bands are more willing to give free downloads, and everyone wants to spread the word about good quality music. Hence Alice Jemima's sudden popularity. With "Far From Here", Alice combines a sincere delivery with unique vocal lines, memorable hooks, and intimate guitar parts to offer the masses a look into [...]
HI54LOFI Records has a new compilation out to commemorate Valentines Day next week appropriately called 'I Love You & Stuff" but wait, it's soo much more. This isn't just 15 tracks to impress the one you love/like or even not remotely know, you also get the opportunity to actually send them a Valentine card with your "purchase". Come on, you know you want to spread the love and what better way than with music (...says the music blogger). There are some really great tracks on this compilation and [...]
Simplicity is often an overlooked and unappreciated virtue in music, one not lost on The Lost Brothers. This as before remains their forte, on So Long John Fante, the duo's second album. As does their capacity for soft and delicate folk songs, underlined by delicious, harmonious vocal interchanges between Mark McCausland and Oisin Leech and wonderful acoustic guitar-picking. We are treated [...]
Defining and describing the sound of Orpheum Bell is a tricky task. There is some Eastern European folk in there for sure, but equally they have a classic Country thing going on too. Country & Eastern? Gypsy Americana perhaps? Whatever, these are mere labels. What matters is the music and on new album The Old Sisters' Home , their particular blend is a heady, intoxicating brew with vocals hewn from the Tom Waits stable and backed by tunes that sound as if they belong in smoky back-rooms and dusty, darkened theatres. Taster track [...]
The forecast may be more snow outside, lucky then that boutique digital label Folkroom Records are releasing Andrew Butler 's debut EP - a record of soft, soothing, folk-pop lovesongs. Its a record to curl up with your loved one and lose yourselves wrapped up warm and staring into the open fire. Whether it's the sweet lullaby of A Thousand Words or the catchy folk-ballad of Kismet - it's delicate, but not fragile, soft, yet powerful and joyous - and its coming out on February 14th (Valentines Day). And then there's [...]
Adios Amigo - Debut// While reading another awesome Tumblr blog, Ghost FM I came across some easy breezy pop that could really only come from one place, San Francisco. Adios Amigo released their self titled five track EP this past August which you can stream in full from their bandcamp page. Their sound is mellow, yet full of joy. The SF Chronicle describes them perfectly when they say, "Adios Amigo's music is like taking a happy pill; their pop melodies are like a loving hug." So prepare your self for a bear hug [...]
First Aid Kit is made up of sister Klara Söderberg and Johanna Söderberg from Sweden. Their sound is fundamentally similar to that of Fleet Foxes as they create folk songs with much more life and enthusiasm. Sprawling acoustic guitars, upbeat drums and pianos, and flutes and horns accompany the girls on much of their new LP entitled The Lion's Roar . First Aid Kit have surely matured not only with their song writing abilities but also with their sound as a whole. The production has gotten better too as the young and talented Mike Mogis has taken over at the controls. [...]
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