Review written by Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Aviation and the War, wow what a band name! I love that their whole release (titled Haste) is so acoustic-intensive, without being boring. And I like that the album art is so homespun without being predictable; an …
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Ten Must-Have Singer Songwriter Albums from Bandcamp
The label of “singer songwriter” gets bandied about by a lot of different people with a lot of different meanings. So for this list let me be clear; what I mean is that these folks wrote these songs themselves and now they’re singing …
Album Review: Those Willows – Three Books EP
Some people throw around the label “folk” for the strangest things, but Those Willows use backing strings, guitars, stand up bass, and something that sounds like it might be a mandolin… and their vocals are harmonized bliss. They are a folk band, of …
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 – …
Young Buffalo – House – the sound of summer
The music of Young Buffalo is special indeed. The Mississippi quintet have been praised by the likes of NPR, The Guardian, and Paste for their 2011 EP Young Von Prettylips and have found a definite groove with their new full-length House. It is …
Album Review: Hollis Brown – Three Shots – A fresh take on classic rock
Hollis Brown is the kind of rock band that shows versatility reminiscent of Eagles. They have great harmonies, solid songwriting, and a style that is frankly really easy to listen to. They are a rock band for folks who enjoy sitting back to take …
Album Review: Ivan and Alyosha – It’s All Just Pretend
I’ve been following Ivan and Alyosha since their first, beautiful harmony-laden EP. And they’re still at it. The recent It’s All Just Pretend shows a uniquely matured sound for this remarkable Seattle band represent all that is right about the changing shape of …
Album Review: Kids – Rich Coast – Intentional yet not-too-campy spaghetti western style
Why aren’t more bands called “Kids”? No other word has so much attitude and energy, smacking of defiant grins and gonna-die-young teenage abandon. It is almost perfect for a rock band (if you can keep the 1995 Larry Clark movie out of your …
Album Review: Found Wandering – Inspiring gospel folk from Philadelphia
Gospel has a lot of connotations as a genre and I think this Found Wandering album fulfills all of those connotations. It’s got lots of great harmonies, a rollicking opening track, and plenty of divine imagery. This album with its gospel folk focus …
Three Party-Worthy Alt Country Bands for Cookout Season
Alt country is one of those genres that seems to mean something different to everyone. But we have had the opportunity to hear three really good alt country acts here lately, and they’re absolutely perfect for busting out those beers and brats for …
