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 …
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Murrieta–lively, beautiful desert folk music for everyone.
If I listened to music when I am backpacking, this would be it. This album has a nice, natural sound and beautiful, thought provoking lyrics. Murrieta (named for a Chilean outlaw) is a collection of six gifted gentlemen based in Arizona. Each one …
Miner–authentic, natural California.
When most people think of California, they think of surfers and movie stars. Those things are in California, but there is so much more. There are mountains and desert, date farms, Salvation Mountain, Slab City, elementary schools which grow their own food for …
The Retro Frames–the ultimate thrift store treasure.
This is a cool EP. It was labelled “folk” in my inbox, but I’m not sure that is what I would call it. I am not sure what else I would call it, but it is cool. The master behind The Retro …
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 …
Raining Jane – The Good Match
If you’re a Jason Mraz fan, these instruments and voices shoudl sound familiar as they are the band on the new album. If you aren’t, shame on you, but also, welcome to the world of Raining Jane, the incredibly talented groups of female …
Seven Reasons to Love Kollin Baer
1. This Texan turned Carolinian plays a whole bunch of instruments, including all of the sounds you will hear on his “The Woods” EP. He also has a voice like browned butter and a hoppy IPA. It’s smooth, mellow, earthy, but there …
Little Ugly – Named After Saints
So, every once and a while, we find a new band that’s oozing with such potential it becomes difficult to pinpoint which direction we’d like to see them go. Enter Little Ugly, a four piece folk band from Hartford, CT, and their EP, Where …
Free Music Friday! Boy and Bear
Hey everyone, happy free music Friday! This week we have an Eastside Manor session from Australian group Boy and Bear. These guys have a really cool Fleet Foxes vibe and we reviewed them earlier in the year. If you’re a fan of folk …
The Oh Hellos – “Hello My Old Heart”
The Oh Hellos were one of my favorites a few years ago. They’re pretty much the reigning champions of gang vocals (sorry Lumineers). Their songwriting has this incredible Appalachian meets hobo folk meets a teeny tiny little droplet of gospel. I like it. …
