Pandas & People have just released a 5 song EP in the vein of The Lumineers, more on that later. This group’s catchy folk-pop sound is nearly perfect. They have a knack for clever lyrics and fun rhythms with hand claps and stomps. …
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Silver Trees – She
Here is a beautiful video to go along with a beautiful song. Silver Trees is a relative newcomer to the folk scene and you can find what little they have over at Noisetrade, but until then, just enjoy this beautiful song and video.
Run River North – Growing Up
Really looking forward to sharing more and more about this exciting new band. Here’s a video to whet your appetites about Run River North, the latest band from out west that is releasing great new music. This song is called “Growing Up” and …
Volcano Choir – Comrade
So, a few things about this video. First, it’s obviously Justin Vernon and it definitely has his signature written all over it. It’s one of the thousand different project he is a part of and they are all awesome. Second, he looks like …
George Ogilvie – Compass – Acoustic singer songwriter with fantastic original song
George Ogilvie is one of those artists I discovered through a cover on YT at some point. Once subscribed I waited for a great moment to show off his work. Here we have it in a great original song. I’ll be keeping my …
Have Gun, Will Travel – Standing at the End of the World
I recently got my hands on the new album by Have Gun, Will Travel and it’s a doozy. The first album I’ve heard so far in 2014 that would have been on my best of 2013 list. But, instead of complaining about missed …
Look Homeward – Steamboat
If you’re a fan of the Avett Brothers, allow me to introduce you to Look Homeward. These guys are making genuine, Appalachian folk music, no drums necessary. This song, “Steamboat”, is a perfect example of the kind of traditional folk music they’re making. …
WULF – “Lairs” – Official music video full of indie pop goodness!
This is the kind of music that puts a smile on your face! It’s happy, exciting, and fun. Get up, tap a toe, do a dance, and share this great emerging band with a friend. Preserving the kind of good old harmonies that …
Fish & Bird – Crazy Dream
Here we go yet again everyone. A little banjo, some awesome bass work (kudos to that bassist, he’s the man), and some typical folk lyricism. “Like he could have been someone from some messed up dream.” Looking forward to going and finding more …
Dave Calandra – The Refuge
This song. Oh man. Dave Calandra wrote this song for the friends and loved ones he had that had dealt with depression. It’s powerful and this is the sort of thing that we look for. This, this right here, this is what music …
