Take the songwriting of Conor Oberst and add some rock music. Then take the acoustic, emotional songs from Ben Harper and make them sound live. Then take the live sound of Bob Dylan and add a banjo. Then mix that all together and …
Category: Folk
Artist Interview: And the Giraffe
This post initially appeared on the old EarToTheGround Music, but in anticipation of the new album “Creature Collector” (November 2) we’re reposting the interview and preparing to share more from And The Giraffe. This interview was done with Nick Roberts and Josh Morris. …
YouTube Gem: Langhorne Slim and The Law – Bad Luck
The best artists take a little from many different artists and make something unique. A prime example is Langhorne Slim and The Law, a singer-songwriter and his band, and their honest, emotional songs. We’ll be featuring a review of “The Way We Move” …
Marcus Mumford and Taylor Goldsmith – Not in Nottingham
I am a HUGE fan of covers. It doesn’t even have to be particularly good. Sometimes I’ll go on YouTube and just listen to average people play their renditions of someone’s work. There’s something about the reinterpretation of a song, whether dramatically different, …
Year of the Buffalo – Darling Laney EP
Occasionally, one song is all it takes to make an impression. When we first heard Year of the Buffalo’s “Vagabond” back in June, we began eagerly awaiting the Dayton, Ohio based quartet’s forthcoming EP. Now that “Darling Laney EP” is out, we’re more …
Aaron Embry – Tiny Prayers
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes happen to be one of the quirkiest and amazing acts in music today. Their touring piano player, Aaron Embry, who has been “in the game” a while in his own right, released a new album Tiny Prayers …
Casey’s Take: Mumford and Sons – Babel
Editor’s note: I’m writing this as a response of sorts to Jake’s review, meaning that I’ve already read his and thought I’d add my own for posterity’s sake. “Well, I know that time has numbered my days, so I’ll go along with everything …
Jake’s Take: Mumford and Sons – Babel
The Sophomore Slump is a terrifying curse. It can take what seem like the most brilliant of musicians and expose them for their inability to create music equivalent to the quality found in their breakthrough performance. For some musicians, the second album will …
The Head and the Heart – KEXP Show
There’s nothing I can say that will adequately introduce this group. This recording of “Ever Since” (the second in the set) made my soul squirm in a good way. It’s a little longer than most of our videos, but it’s worth your time …
YouTube Gem: Erin Rae – “Going Away”
Eratosthenes is a remarkable videographer with the best music connections in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s his recording of the incomparable Erin Rae. Her guitar playing is soothing and her voice like honey. Drink it in… so so sweet.
