If Birds Could Fly is a band for people that like real country music. They are not a product of the over produced contemporary country scene. Instead, they represent the kind of soul-driven authentic country music that drives a genre. The lead vocals, …
The Novel Ideas – Home
“And I miss the folksingers from the days of old/ When a three chord song could save your soul.” While scrounging Bandcamp, I came across a band by the name of The Novel Ideas and thought, “That band sounds like fun, let’s give …
Artist Interview: Dawn Mitschele
Dawn Mitschele, brilliant acoustic guitarist and singer, digitally “sat down” with us to answer a few questions about her awesome EP Love Remains. Enjoy this intimate look at her album a bit from the inside out. 1) So this spring you released Love Remains …
LCD Soundsystem Documentary Review
written by Jake Nelko On April 2, 2011, LCD Soundsystem played their last show to a sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City. They played 29 songs over a nearly 4-hour span, including all of the hits like “All My Friends” …
YouTube Gems: Turnpike Troubadours
Often my way of finding new music is to go to Amazon, Bandcamp, Noisetrade, or wherever and search for a band with a cool name. I know it has no basis on the quality of music, but this strategy has done well for …
YouTube Gem: Hoots and Hellmouth – Why Would You Not Want To Go There?
Hoots and Hellmouth have an aggressive folk sound. The voices and instruments are very rich sounds. Comparing them to, say, Mumford and Sons is like comparing chocolate cake (Mumford) to really rich super sweet chocolate cake (H&H). What I mean by that is …
YouTube Gem: Rusty Clanton – Everytime
Rusty Clanton has a great high-tenor lead vocal. He is a wonderfully optimistic songwriter that puts listeners in mind of the beach vibes of Jack Johnson and Colbie Caillat. We like this new post from Rusty and hope you like it too.
Old Crow Medicine Show – Carry Me Back
*This is an initial impressions review. Old Crow Medicine Show, or OCMS as their fans call them, are a well-respected bluegrass band perhaps most famous for their song “Wagon Wheel.” They are not only one of the most popular bluegrass groups in the …
Film Review: Big Easy Express
As a lover of folk music and a music blogger, I was obviously excited when I heard about “Big Easy Express”, a documentary made last year that documented The Gentlemen of the Open Road tour. If you’ve been in a cave for the …
Artist Interview: Cory Chisel at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh
Fans of classic blues gotta LOVE this guy. Cory Chisel is one of the most genuine musicians we’ve heard and certainly talked to. We have to say that after this interview was over we wish we had kept the tape rolling. We carried …
