There’s something so equally delicate and intense about John Paul White’s voice. The same can be said about his songwriting! It’s such a beautifully fierce exchange of hard and soft and new and old. His new album, released last week is pure joy …
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Cape Canyon – Bluebonnet EP – Classic, beautiful sound with sophisticated folk, rock, and country songwriting elements
Cape Canyon are one of my favorite finds of 2014. They have absolutely stunning harmonies and a truly unique overall sound. There’s a certain raw authenticity in their writing. It’s not to say that they are inexperienced so much as to say that …
We Died at Sea- The La La Bird
We Died at Sea. The La La Bird. We Died at Sea/Bandcamp, 2014. https://wediedatsea.bandcamp.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/WeDiedAtSea I’ve covered We Died at Sea previously, and they even made my year’s top list, so it should be no surprise that I jumped when I saw …
The Blushin’ Roulettes: Old Mill Sessions- No gambling here, just good tunes
The Blushin’ Roulettes. Old Mill Sessions. Cinnamon Bones Music, 2014. http://www.blushinroulettes.com It was a friend’s daughter who brought drew my attention to this band’s crowd Kickstarter campaign, and I fell in love. The campy silent film music video, the “very spooky Halloween countdown,” …
Guest Review – David Demaree on John Griffin McKay – Wilderness EP – Intimate songwriting highlights new singer songwriter album
Armed with a guitar and piercing lyrics, John Griffin McKay is a new musician you need to know. His voice reverberates from his hometown of Waco, Texas with pain, longing, and hope. Hailing from the same Lone Star State, David Ramirez’s fingerprints are …
Noah Gundersen – Ledges – Brilliant Debut Album from Accomplished Seattle Singer Songwriter
Calling this album a “debut” is a bit misleading. Many of us in the indie music world have been well familiar with Gundersen’s unique, deep folk music for several years. There are a number of songs on the album that avid Gundersen fans …
Stacy Lantz – Ready This Time – Classic female vocalist keeps Nashville honest
Stacy Lantz is the picture of Nashville’s music scene. No longer “just country” the classic intricacies of Lantz’s style keep listeners happy and craving more. Her bandcamp page describes her vocals as “piercing,” which might be the single best word for her. To …
Lily and Madeleine – Sister harmonies create authentic music
Lily and Madeleine beg descriptive terms like “adorable” and “cute,” but really those are almost insults to two accomplished vocalists. Their songwriting and vocal blending serves to provide one of the most unique and enjoyable sounds to emerge in 2013. Their self-titled album …
The Deep Dark Woods – Jubilee – Forging new Americana style “Country Noir”
Usually one song isn’t enough to trigger interest in a given band, but Deep Dark Woods are the kind of unique sound indie rock band that can win over fans at first listen. Their latest album Jubilee is a timeless collection of emotional …
Prince of Spain – Rising Sun – 21st Century Folk Music
There really aren’t words for a gorgeous song. It’s just best listened to. I’ve found ways to describe some pretty incredible music over the years, but this track from the Prince of Spain really is transcendent. It’s got an ethereal sensation built into …
