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 …
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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 …
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.
The White Buffalo – Set My Body Free
If you’re a fan of Sons of Anarchy, you’re probably familiar with The White Buffalo. In anticipation of our full review next week, here’s a taste of the new album Shadows, Greys, and Evil Ways. This is “Set My Body Free”, which makes a lot …
Amos Lee – “Man Who Wants You”
I’m not gonna do a full review of Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song because, well, it’s Amos Lee and you already know about him. If you don’t, what are you doing here?! Seriously you guys, he’s the best. Here’s a song off the …
Hey Marseilles – Heart Beats
Here’s a great video courtesy of KEXP. Hey Marseilles is a great orchestral, folk rock band that has a unique sound that is a little bit like Death Cab for Cutie. This song, “Heart Beats”, has an awesome percussion line and some very …
Buffalo Clover – “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” – Live gospel harmonies in London
The gorgeous vocal blending of Buffalo Clover travel to the UK for a performance of a gospel classic. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe to these talented young musicians.
