This track from Song Preservation Society shows the songwriting and harmonic prowess that’s evident on their new EP “Ready Room.” While one of seven tracks, it’s clear what this band is capable of. More on the band and the EP coming soon.
Artist Interview: Le Wrens
It was your brother Noah who told me “there’s nothing worse than the ’email interview” so I apologize for that. But in an effort to get the word out about your band and album, we have to make due. Thanks for taking some …
Bonus! Lily and Madeleine- The Weight of the Globe
Lily & Madeleine. The Weight of the Globe. Asthmatic Kitty Records, 2013. Lily & Madeleine: http://www.lilandmad.com/ The Weight of the Globe is the first EP of teen sisters Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz from Indianapolis, Indiana. They appeared on the YouTube scene in 2012, with …
Chicken Barn Heroes- The Green EP
Chicken Barn Heroes. The Green EP. Chicken Barn Heroes/Bandcamp, 2013. Chicken Barn Heroes: http://chickenbarnheroes.tumblr.com/ The Chicken Barn Heroes are a Brooklyn, New York based country, bluegrass, and blues trio formed in 2011. In the two years since then, they’ve put out now three albums, …
Ryan Spearman – Foolish Apprehension
This is the kind of song that is why we even invented the YouTube Gem concept. This recording is not brand new, but it’s an absolute diamond in the rough. It’s storytelling and wonderful. Spearman channels a serious Roger Miller sound in fantastic …
Free Music Friday! The Vespers and Amazon’s Americana Sale
Happy Free Music Friday everyone! This week we’ve got the religiously tinted bluegrass stylings of The Vespers and a huge sale from Amazon. First up is The Vespers, a four piece bluegrass band that produces some awesome music, that is especially awesome if …
Artist Interview: Josh Schott
Josh Schott first impressed me with a series of classic “oldies” covers. Since then, I get excited for all of his new uploads. At some point I decided I’d like to ask him a few questions about his emerging career. He was kind …
Bronze Radio Return – Up, On & Over
Often times, when writing a review, I have a hard time categorizing a band or describing a band because they don’t sound like anything else we’ve heard. While that’s certainly true for Bronze Radio Return, the sextet out of Hartford, Connecticut, I found …
Quick Hits: Hiram Ring, Aaron Moses, and Matt Bradford
I have been finding some pretty incredible artists this year and I’d like to feature a few in this version of quick hits. These guys (okay there’s one common thread) are singer songwriters of the highest order. Their acoustic jams will get toes …
Shotgun Tori- Be Brave
Shotgun Tori. Be Brave. Sheer Sound, 2013 Shotgun Tori: http://www.shotguntori.co.za/ Victoria Landey, playing as Shotgun Tori, is one serious vocal powerhouse coming out of South Africa music scene today. Since her 2011 debut EP Are We Fine Yet?, Shotgun Tori has performed over 300 …
