It’s good to be Run River North. Since forming in 2011, the California folk sextet has built an impressive resume. After filming their own video for the upbeat “Fight to Keep” in the backseats of their modest Honda’s, reps from the car company …
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The Last Bison – VA
Every time we write about a band, there’s something that makes them stand out from the crowd, whether its the addition of particular instrument, the reinterpretation of a genre, or a particularly spectacular singer/musician. The Last Bison, a folk band from Chesapeake, VA …
St. Paul de Vence – Farther Than Light – Seattle Americana band brings inspiring, emotional album
Benjamin Doerr is the mastermind and organizer for Seattle band St. Paul de Vence. Their debut self-titled album was a series of songs about Doerr’s grandfather’s experience in World War II. He picks up that songwriting adventure with several related stories in the …
Rosu Lup – Currents EP – Philadelphia folk music
As a guy who is fortunate enough to be able to write about new and breaking music, I live for those rare moments when the music I come across stirs something deep inside my heart. Those moments where within a few notes you …
Matthew Szlachetka – Waits for a Storm to Find – Classic Americana Singer Songwriter
Matthew Szlachetka contacted us a while back and from my first listen to his album I got that “peaceful easy feeling.” His songs bring back images of ordinary life like going for a drive, or sitting across from a date in a restaurant. …
Jack and Eliza – No Wonders EP – Catchy pop duo brings the beach to your ears
Okay so that tag line might be a bit much. But seriously, Jack and Eliza are great. With left coast 60s guitar swagger and Beachboys-esque harmonies, their sound is reminiscent of the California sun. Feeling fresh and authentic, Jack and Eliza do vintage …
Year of the Buffalo – Roam Free – Folk music alt country album of the year candidate
A little bit of what we might call folk, a slice of what we might call country, and a dash of southern rock influence – we have a delicious recipe for Year of the Buffalo. With a seasoned lead vocal and a fresh, …
The Young Unknowns – Endless Landscapes – An exquisite soundtrack for heartbreak
We all have those days. The days where we desperately search for an escape from the pressures of reality. The ones where the weight of humanity appears heavier than usual. It is often during these soul-defeating days where we lean into the handful …
The Wind and The Wave – From The Wreckage – Near Perfect Folk Rock
I often find myself attracted to bands that have unique names, names the evoke questions, that demand explanations. The Wind and The Wave is one of those bands that provokes curiosity upon hearing the name and provides you with even more after the …
Engine – Red Moon Rises – DIY Space Western music (for southern rock fans)
They do things differently in the South. Across the musical landscape that is changing and innovating, many bands are returning to their grassroots in order to unleash said music into the atmosphere. Bands like the pride of Shreveport, Louisiana, Engine are creating and …
