In my opinion, there are just simply not enough short, sweet, beautiful love songs. Often musicians try to overcomplicate the emotion and make it into something that it’s not. Ben Abraham (whose cover of Bob Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My Love” still …
Category: Folk
Tossing Copper – Of Life and Love and Longing – A Shining Singer/Songwriter Example
Tossing Copper is the moniker of Jake Scott, a fresh on the scene singer/songwriter from Arkansas. With a name that Scott claims “represents the things that we all look to in our lives to give us whatever we may be seeking, but unfortunately …
Mandolin Orange – This Side of Jordan – Americana duo brings soothing harmonies
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are a perfect music match. Their voices and overall music ethos click in track after track of their band Mandolin Orange. There’s always a bit of concern when an amazing band comes out with a new album. Will …
Prince of Spain – Rising Sun – 21st Century Folk Music
There really aren’t words for a gorgeous song. It’s just best listened to. I’ve found ways to describe some pretty incredible music over the years, but this track from the Prince of Spain really is transcendent. It’s got an ethereal sensation built into …
Blitzen Trapper – Ever Loved Once
Blitzen Trapper is one of the most unique bands making music today. There’s no one else out there that sounds like their Southern rock/folk rock/garage rock combo. It’s an incredible sound and each album seems to show that more and more. Their last …
Lily and Madeleine – “I’ve Got Freedom” – New album next week!
We were excited to hear that the sweet sisterly duo Lily and Madeleine are releasing a new full length album NEXT WEEK! We’ve put in a request for a review copy and will try to get to it ASAP. Until then, enjoy this …
Tossing Copper – Truth Be Told
Listen up folks. I haven’t been this impressed by, excited about, or thrilled to be on the bandwagon early for an artist as I am about Tossing Copper. This EP, which is free, more on that when the review comes soon, is phenomenal …
Patrick O. Sammons & Co.- Town of Trains
Patrick O. Sammons & The Columnist. Town of Trains. The Columnist, 2013. http://patrickosammons.bandcamp.com/ The Columnist is a group containing solo artist Patrick O. and Brandon Sammons, and friends from around Texas. The group came together in 2009 and has been playing and working …
Eternal Fair – “Brightest Star” – Tender tenor lead shines
I’ve been a big fan of Eratosthenes’ video work for a few years now. He’s got some great contacts in the northwest. Eternal Fair is no disappointment, for sure. The lead singer’s soaring tenor helps to make this song really work. Sounding like …
Trampled By Turtles – Midnight on the Interstate
Trampled by Turtles is about as good as it gets. If you like bluegrass, violins, mandolins, etc., just listen and you’ll understand. If you don’t like those, listen anyway and you’ll be impressed.
