Vital Music USA, 2014. http://www.angelaperley.com A couple of non-music-related notes before I get to the meat of this review. First, my apologies to our musicians, readers, and other writers for the unplanned hiatus for the past few weeks. Secondly, The weather’s getting warmer …
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Marshall McLean Band – Glossolalia – Alternative music with lyrical sophistication and musical complexity
The drums, the vocals, the guitars… they were made for each other. The balance, the sound, the feeling is all there for a totally put together work. Although this album released at the end of 2013, I’m going to cheat an allow it. …
Della Ray – Raw and emotional indie folk duo debut album
There are moments when scouring the internet for new music that can just stop me in my tracks. I had one of those moments with Della Ray, a wonderfully simplistic indie folk act that captures everything right and beautiful about the indie music …
Johnnyswim – Diamonds – New folk duo may be the best in years
A few months ago, Johnnyswim, the moniker of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano, released their EP entitled Heartbeats and immediately captured everyone’s attention. With perfect harmonies, impressive songwriting and an energetic and unique sound, they garnered praise from nearly everyone who heard their music. …
From the Valley – Don’t Fly Away – Folk music duo make beautiful harmonies for charity
Nathan and Rachel are giving all of their Noisetrade tips to World Vision. But listen, I’m not asking for you to give them a listen for charity alone. Their music is extremely high quality. The fact that they do it for such altruistic …
Liza Anne – The Colder Months – Gorgeous vocals inspire authentic female singer songwriter
A little bit of steel guitar and a whole lot of clear female vocals make The Colder Months an absolutely stunning album from Liza Anne. While a bit more layered in its musical complexity than other artists in the singer songwriter genre, it’s …
Guest Post: Jake Nelko on Pittsburgh indie rockers 1,2,3
Every great band deserves a great hiatus. This may not have been the defined mindset, but 1,2,3 have returned after a couple years off the radar with their 2014 release, Big Weather. Fans like me have been waiting with anticipation for their follow-up …
Tyler Lyle – Ditchdigger
Very few things are as exciting as when a favorite artist releases new music. Usually, it’s marked on your mental calendar and you know it’s Tuesday and you’ve been waiting for the album. NeedToBreathe this week, Ray Lamontagne in a few. But sometimes …
Ben Fisher – Charleston – A new American troubadour sings original folk music
Ben Fisher is a troubadour. Not just a singer of songs, Fisher tells stories with his music, keeping alive a great American tradition more in line with Bob Dylan than much of the recent “folk revival.” Fisher keeps the music classic and his …
The Black Feathers – Strangers We Meet EP – Gorgeous folk music harmonies exactly what Civil Wars fans need
This is, frankly, an album that I needed in my life from the amazing voices of The Black Feathers. The vocal blending of Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes is simply breathtaking. It’s pretty remarkable to hear two people able to connect in such …
