One of our favorite new bands is this one, a southern rock/folk band that just released their new album Good Light earlier this year. This collection from Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors promises to show you many of the different sides of the band. …
Category: Folk
Water Liars – Wyoming
I don’t know if I’ve ever had my love for a band be so much focused on one particular song. That song, in the case of Water Liars, is their song “Linens.” From the intricate writing to the overall sound, it’s a fantastic …
Jessica Campbell – Gone
Sometimes break up songs come off as simply bitter, almost unnecessarily so. There is so much anger, heartbreak and sadness associated with a significant life change like that, especially when the feelings are one sided. Jessica Campbell’s “Gone” is an example of an …
Les Enfants – Les Enfants EP – Update* band renamed EZRA VINE (link in article)
If you’ve been checking out the music I’ve found here lately (Bears of Legend, Being Buffalo, Wooly and the Mammoth) you’re seeing a common thread. These are indie pop folk bands, to one extent or another, and I’m happy to add Les Enfants …
Goodnight, Texas – Submarines & Plan of Attack
Last year, Goodnight, Texas and their debut album, A Long Life of Living, was my album of the year. It had a depth and range of folk music that I haven’t seen since and hadn’t seen up until that album. Two of the songs …
Dodgy Mountain Men – Simple Man’s Blues
As usual, this band caught my attention because of their awesome name. I mean, Dodgy Mountain Men? That’s awesome. But so is the music. With some djembes, a mandolin, and a guitar, this music takes on a life of it’s own. This is …
Being Buffalo – Start the Fire EP
An EP has to be pretty exceptional for me to devote a review to it. Usually I prefer to give the “hey check this out” quick mention in the context of another post. But from first listen of Being Buffalo you will hear …
The Steel Wheels – Walk Away (Tom Waits Cover)
It’s no secret, I love covers. I love them when they’re well done especially. I also love Tom Waits and The Steel Wheels. So, as you might imagine, this song has me pretty happy. The Steel Wheels are one of the country-est acts …
Wooly and the Mammoth – at bay
Anthemic folk music has almost become a cliché in the 21st century music landscape, but please DO NOT take these Brooklyn folk rockers lightly. They have a delightful full sound that is well worth your time and attention. From strings to harmonies (and …
Coming Soon: Josh Turner, Coyote Armada, and Larkin Dodgen
I’ve been a fan of Josh Turner, the YouTube guitar genius, for years now. He is now a student at Butler University and posted a few exciting announcements, including a new college band of his. As cool as Coyote Armada might be, I’m …
