I am an unapologetically big fan of this band, Evergreen, from Edmonton. I found them last year and just can’t get enough. They have that magical factor that makes folk music stand out; the atmospheric guitars provide a basis to the lush vocals …
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Best Folk Duos of 2018
It’s almost 2019. Like, what the what? Is this even real life? Yes. It is. And it’s been a banner year for indie music and I, for one, am SUPER pumped for the quality supply coming our way these days. I’ve reviewed a …
2018 Song of the Year: Picks from editor Greg Jones
The end of year lists are a blogger’s duty but also a great privilege. After unearthing hidden gems, ranting to friends about new music, and sharing like a madman on social media, this is the moment where we get to share the cream …
Late 2018 Americana and folk music
Here we are right before the “end of year” list season, we’d like to offer a few gems that have come across our desks in the past few weeks. Foxwarren – “To Be” -Andy Shauf’s the name, killin’ the folk scene is the …
Appreciating unique textures in indie rock
Joel Taylor – “Moment’s Notice” -Taylor has a gospel soul that permeates through this track. It’s powerful and will have you clapping along. Some of the lyrics are tragic, but there’s an optimistic to the track. The soaring lead vocal wins the day …