25 Folk Music Blogs for 2016 That’s right – this is the ranking article of all ranking articles. If you’re looking for folk music, you’ve come to the right place. Not only do we have plenty of music on this site to peruse …
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Album Review: Gypsy Lumberjacks – Giants of America
Album Review: Gypsy Lumberjacks – Giants of America Sometimes we call bands or albums “eclectic” just to mean different, but really the word carries with it connotations of diversity. The Gypsy Lumberjacks are a truly eclectic band, offering both a mix of sounds …
Elephant Stone – The Three Poisons – Experimental and disciplined international rock music
There are more than a few things about Elephant Stone that are unexpected. First, the band is an American sounding psychedelic rock band with heavy pop leanings. When I first listened to them I was instantly transported to the beaches of California with …
Kilindu: O Que o Futuro (What the Future Brings)
Kilindu. O Que o Futuro (What the Future Brings). Single, 2014. http://www.kilindu.com Kilindu is an amazing fusion band coming out of Lisbon, Portugal. This six piece ensemble cast brings together influences from all corners of the globe- Portuguese ‘Fado’ music, Cape Verde’s traditional ‘Morna’, …
Simon and the Bande A Part: Blinking and Breathing
Simon and the Bande À Part. Blinking and Breathing. Released on Bandcamp, 2013. http://www.simonvangend.com Simon and the Bande À Part hails from Cape Town, South Africa, a country that (if it isn’t yet) really, really needs to be on your radar for hot …
Chelsea Morgan & the Woven Soles- Focus
Chelsea Morgan and The Woven Soles. Focus. Chelsea Morgan, 2013. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChelseaMorgan Smooth, like a good rye whiskey- that’s how I’d have to describe Chelsea Morgan and The Woven Soles’ new album, Focus. The Australian singer/songwriter has begun playing with her talented musician colleagues …
Mona and Maria- My Sun: Bringing a Snowflake Across the Pond
Mona and Maria. My Sun. Jansen Plateproduksjon, 2013. https://www.facebook.com/monaogmaria It’s nearly impossible to escape Norwegian artists lately, or at least the comedy duo Ylvis and their hit song “What Does the Fox Say?” Not to leave you with only one song to represent …
Andrew Brien- Closed Pages
Andrew Brien. Closed Pages. Andrew Brien/Bandcamp, 2013. Andrew Brien: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew-Brien-Music/259094527453632 Andrew Brien began writing songs in 2009, and has recently released his first album on Bandcamp. A singer-songwriter working in Glasgow, Scotland, Brien has been performing in live venues and making music inspired by …
Gjallarhorn – Rimfaxe
http://www.gjallarhorn.se/main.html It’s “Get out of your rut!” day here on Ear to the Ground, and I have a fun little review on Rimfaxe, an album by Gjallarhorn, a Nordic band bringing traditional Nordic folk to new ears. The whole thing started when I …
