Guest Review by Lisa Regula Meyer. Bowerbirds. The Clearing. Dead Oceans, 2012. Bowerbirds: http://www.bowerbirds.org/ As the Bowerbirds’ third CD, The Clearing is a good way to get to know this rising folk group. Formed in 2006 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Bowerbirds have toured …
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MRee – Walking on a Dream (Empire of the Sun Cover)
This video represents two exceptional qualities that vary from videos that we tend to post. One, it’s a cover. We usually feature original work. Second, it has quite a few hits on YouTube. We like to feature the “hidden gems” of the music …
Christmas with JT Royster
JT Royster is a wonderfully talented acoustic musician. When I stumbled across his Christmas music through a mutual friend on YouTube, I knew it was a must feature. But I didn’t just want to throw it up here and let it stick. I …
T. G. Elias – T. G. Elias
If T.G. Elias was from the United States, I’d probably call his music Americana. What do we call it if he’s from the UK? Britannia? Nahhh. Let’s call it awesome folk music. Elias has compiled a fantastic album here, complete with several interesting …
Kate Earl – Stronger
The first time I heard Kate Earl’s single “Melody” I found her voice and style insatiable. I shared it with lots of friends, hoping to single-handedly make her a superstar. But I soon realized she didn’t need my help. Her talent was enough. …
Pebaluna – Baby What’s Wrong
Flickr photo credit user: mia in real life Upon first listen of Pebaluna’s incredible album Carny Life, I was immediately struck by the harmonies of these two amazing performers. I posted on their YouTube page for this live recording of this song. I was …
Show Review: Local Strangers
In celebration of their debut album, Left for Better, The Local Strangers hosted a sold out release party at the Columbia City Theater this past Friday. The album, which you can read about here, is a beautiful collection of emotional, melodic tracks compiled …
Tall Heights – The Running of the Bulls EP
Tall Heights are an incredible duet. They have an uncanny ability to hit the exact notes that highlight one another’s vocals. It’s a beautiful and rare combination. I hesitate to put them in any comparison with Simon and Garfunkel or some similar artist. …
YouTube Gems: Le Wrens – “Don’t Forget Me”
I’ve written about Le Wrens before. I feel terrible describing them as Noah Gundersen’s family… but… I mean… they are. But they stand on their own right. The phenomenal family harmonies on this song, “Don’t Forget Me” assure that we will not forget …
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 …
