HoundMouth. From the Hills Below the City. Rough Trade, 2013. Houndmouth: http://www.houndmouth.com/ Houndmouth is another Southern Indiana band that’s worth it’s weight in native North American black gold. While their geographic origins may be similar to Reverand Peyton’s Big Damn Band, you won’t mistake …
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Green River Ordinance – Chasing Down the Wind EP
There are few things that get me as excited about the release of new music from my favorite artists. Green River Ordinance is one of those bands and Tuesday had a new release from the guys from Fort Worth. Last year’s Under Fire was a …
Free Music Friday! Bandito Folk
Bandito Folk is the fun name of a group of Australian musicians putting out some awesome free folk music. It’s a little bit like Fleet Foxes in its complexity and a little like Bon Iver with its high vocals, but it doesn’t really …
Wake Owl – Wild Country EP
“What will become of the truth when we keep it in? Things we don’t remember when they ask us when. We did the things that we learned we shouldn’t do again. What wasn’t learned from mistakes, we will make them.” These opening lyrics …
Artist Interview – Shivering Timbers
Shivering Timbers is a crazy great folk rock band that puts on an awesome live show. After seeing them at a show at the Kent Stage I made a point of making contact with Sarah, the lead singer and stand up bassist. The …
Burlap to Cashmere
This post was written by Brent Hitchcock, one of the winners of our Review Contest! Thanks to Brent for this awesome work. Look forward to reading more from him soon. Last year, I had the pleasure of hearing Burlap to Cashmere live at …
Goodnight, Texas – A Long Life of Living
Named after the Texas ghost town halfway between their homes, Goodnight, Texas has created an outstanding album that has its roots in traditional folk music with an ear for catchy hooks and memorable stories. When you turn on A Long Life of Living, get …
YouTube Gem: Ian McFeron Band – “How the Money Comes”
One of my favorite things about following a few key YouTube accounts (KinkRadio included) is the occasional surprise band that I’d never heard but end up really enjoying. The Ian McFeron Band did a set for the folks at the Bing Lounge that …
The Wheeler Brothers – Portraits
There are few times when I listen to just a minute of a new band and instantly dig it. It’s rare. Mostly because I can harshly judge a band or artists sound within the first minute. In fact, I like to listen to …
The Gospel Whiskey Runners – Hold On (FREE download)
Every once and while, while scavenging Bandcamp.com or Noisetrade.com, I come across something so wonderful and so new that it reminds me why music is such a valuable thing and so important to us as a people. Last year’s “The Dust Covered Man” …
