Fort Frances has an ethereal vocal sound with a connected, raw acoustic guitar component. The component, almost the opposite of what has become “pop” rock is a strangely familiar and unique sound. Their unique combination of vocals and full band sound make them …
Free Music Friday! Bronze Radio Return
Happy last Free Music Friday in June everyone! This week, we’ve got a download from a band that I’m really excited about, Bronze Radio Return. These guys just released their new album, which I’ll be discussing in depth next week and it’s the …
The Barefoot Movement – Figures of the Year
Bluegrass is a genre that often get overlooked because it can be grating. The fiddles, the banjos, the vocals can all be turn offs to the casual music listener. One of the reasons that Nickel Creek was so successful was their ability to …
New Sweden – New Sweden
The amazing band New Sweden describe their sound as “American music” and that vague description could not be better. From the opening track of this latest EP, it’s evident that these musicians have spent a lot of time with real American music. Reflecting …
The Folk Remedy – Sirens
Here’s a band and a song you’ll hear more about on Free Music Friday. Formed in Manchester in 2012, The Folk Remedy is a great indie folk trio and this song is the first track on their debut EP called “Sirens”. It’s a …
Guest Review: Barton Price on Rodeo Ruby Love – The Pits
If Heartland Rock will make a comeback, then it might look to Rodeo Ruby Love at the vanguard. This subgenre was popular in the 1970s and 1980s and appealed to the sensibilities of blue-color audiences in small-town America. The songs were the anthems …
Houndmouth- From the Hills Below the City
HoundMouth. From the Hills Below the City. Rough Trade, 2013. Houndmouth: http://www.houndmouth.com/ Houndmouth is another Southern Indiana band that’s worth it’s weight in native North American black gold. While their geographic origins may be similar to Reverand Peyton’s Big Damn Band, you won’t mistake …
Annie Dressner – East Twenties EP
Annie Dressner has an adorable voice. Her music is small and quaint, but perfectly befitting the style of music she performs. While I’m somewhat inclined to say she’s for fans of Ingrid Michaelson, she certainly has a style all her own. Fans of …
Free Music Friday! Matthew Mayfield
For this week’s installation of Free Music Friday, we’re really excited again to give you free music from an artist that we absolutely love. Matthew Mayfield, who just released his Irons in the Fire EP, is one the best singer-songwriters out there today and …
Green River Ordinance – Chasing Down the Wind EP
There are few things that get me as excited about the release of new music from my favorite artists. Green River Ordinance is one of those bands and Tuesday had a new release from the guys from Fort Worth. Last year’s Under Fire was a …
