Jewel was one of the first artists I ever heard that bridged the gap from country music into the subtle soft acoustic music most associated with “Indie folk.” At the time I didn’t really know what I was hearing, but now I’ve grown …
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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 …
Rayland Baxter – feathers and fishHooks
Rayland Baxter’s music is timeless and fulfilling. He’s got the storytelling chops of last year’s brilliant Dawes album and a stripped-down sound that feels very familiar yet strangely unique. The new album, full of love songs and heartbreak, is a songwriter’s anthem start …
Trampled By Turtles – Stars and Satellites
Dear Greg and our (millions of) loyal readers, why is it that no one felt the need to tell me about Trampled By Turtles? Seriously, I realize that it’s mostly my own fault for assuming Trampled By Turtles was dance/hard rock/metal/whatever else kind …
Artist Interview: Young Readers
Jordan Herrera of Young Readers answered a few of our questions about his awesome music. Be sure to enjoy the whole video. The recording at the end (in a library, appropriately) is awesome.
Artist Interview: Kyle Cox
1) How did you and Sarahbeth meet? Sarahbeth & I met through a community of similar friends. She & I have a ton of mutual friends, including my soon-to-be wife (who is also named Sarah). The more we kept hanging out in mutual …
Artist Spotlight: Noah Gundersen
Noah Gundersen is most likely the best songwriter of his generation. In one interview, he explained that he’s hoping to shape his career around things that “endure.” His career, we’re quite certain, will indeed endure. Known early on for his dreadlocks and crackling …
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 …
YouTube Gem: Lovers “Shepherd of the Stray Hearts”
by Guest Writer Iris Sandjette Carolyn Berk, of Portland-based Lovers, masterfully crafts lyrics that draw you into a song’s emotional space: “I asked for answers from the ocean waves. ‘If it’s meant to be then it will be,’ they said.” Stripped of the …
Exclusive Video: The Spring Standards – “Crushing Pennies”
About a month ago we got a chance to sit down with James, James, and Heather of The Spring Standards. Not only did they give us an awesome interview, they did an exclusive acoustic version of their awesome tune “Crushing Pennies” for us. …
