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Folk Quick Hit – Peridot – “Shadows and Silhouettes”
If you miss the Civil Wars as much as I do, you’ve been looking for a duo with that kind of intimacy for what feels like forever. Although Peridot are not exactly the same kind of band, they definitely have an iconic chemistry. …
Album Review: Big Little Lions – Just Keep Moving
Album Review: Big Little Lions – Just Keep Moving Let’s not mince words, shall we? I love this album. It’s robust and beautiful in so many ways, I sort of struggle to even comprehend it. I told my wife last week that Big …
Three Folk EPs To Brighten Up Your Weekend
Three Folk EPs To Brighten Up Your Weekend Folk music can be quite a catchall term these days, including everything from full band jangly gang-vocal and hand-clap-filled sing alongs all the way to sad, introspective singer songwriters who like to channel their inner …
Three Folk Duos for the Early Fall
Three Folk Duos for the Early Fall We always like folk music around here, but it does seem to be particularly perfect for the pastoral transformation of the Autumn season. Some songs just seem to need a cup of hot cocoa or a …
YouTube Gem: Korbee – “Great Escape”
Check out this acoustic video from duo Korbee. The track is “Great Escape,” an intense folk rock jam about running away. It’s about romance and survival. Stylistically, fans of Johnnyswim and other upbeat new folk bands will enjoy this one.
Album Review of Maritime – by Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer
Written by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Maritime opens with an elegant, balanced, harmony carried by both confident singers. This first track is jazzy and full of movement, even while being simple and clean. Dave and Mandy are actually Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer – …
Artist Interview: Handsome and Gretyl – Creative pop folk duo
Handsome and Gretyl are an acoustic folk duo releasing a unique concept album, with one track per month all year in 2015, and the full album releasing on 12/12/15. They are extraordinarily talented. I was excited to ask them some questions about their …
Guest Review: Hannah of rockmycommute on Audrey & Chris
Looking for something folky but not too bluegrass or country? This is the perfect album. I loved every precious second of the seven short tracks on this self-titled debut from charming duo Audrey Snow and Chris Gillin-Schwartz, known simply as Audrey and Chris. …
The Wind and the Wave – From the Wreckage – High powered folk pop
Patricia Lynn and Dwight Baker are a songwriting powerhouse. They have perfected the catchy hook and colorful harmonies that have characterized the recent rise of “pop folk” music in the past few years. Their new album From the Wreckage by their duo The …
