It’s one of my sad things, that Nizlopi is no longer a band. Two guys, a guitar and a stand up bass, seems a little slim for a band, but throw in some beatboxing, an incredible voice, and great songwriting and it’s all …
Category: Folk
Field Report – Field Report
Sometimes there are bands that don’t have success, fall apart, and find all of their members go on to varying degrees of, but undoubtedly, success. When you find out, 10 years later, that these guys all played together, you wonder why in the …
Avett Brothers – The Carpenter
Every once in a while a band comes along that changes everything for you. The way you think, feel, and experience the world is altered. You remember where you were the first time you heard them, what you were doing the first time …
YouTube Gems: Le Wrens – “Don’t Forget Me”
I’ve written about Le Wrens before. I feel terrible describing them as Noah Gundersen’s family… but… I mean… they are. But they stand on their own right. The phenomenal family harmonies on this song, “Don’t Forget Me” assure that we will not forget …
Kelley McRae Interview
The day is finally upon us. We had the chance to sit down with Kelley McRae, our unofficial artist of the month for September due to her new album, her new album giveaway (its FREE here), and her willingness to sit down with …
Youtube Gem: The Milk Carton Kids – Ghost Town (Cary Brothers cover)
I think that I can speak for Greg as well on two things: first, it’s been too long since we’ve posted anything from The Milk Carton Kids and, second, that we (definitely I) have a little man crush on Joey and Kenneth. The …
FREE Download: Kelley McRae – Brighter Than The Blues
Hey everyone, a little while ago we featured a review of Kelley McRae’s newest album, “Brighter Than The Blues”. Cliffnotes version: it’s deep, it’s thoughtful, it’s beautiful. Kelley is graciously in the process of recording an interview for us, but we have GREAT …
YouTube Gem: Brandi Carlisle “Keep Your Heart Young”
This is my first public apology. I owe it to Brandi Carlisle and Columbia Records. As it turns out they sent us Brandi’s newest album to review a while back and I haven’t reviewed it yet. As a result, we’re featuring this cute …
Youtube Gem: Scars on 45 – “Give Me Something”
This YouTube Gem comes to us courtesy of British rock band Scars on 45. I’ll be doing a review of their debut album next week, sneak peek: it’s really good, but until then, here’s one of the best on the album, “Give Me …
YouTube Gem: Ian McFeron Band – “How the Money Comes”
One of my favorite things about following a few key YouTube accounts (KinkRadio included) is the occasional surprise band that I’d never heard but end up really enjoying. The Ian McFeron Band did a set for the folks at the Bing Lounge that …
