Sometimes break up songs come off as simply bitter, almost unnecessarily so. There is so much anger, heartbreak and sadness associated with a significant life change like that, especially when the feelings are one sided. Jessica Campbell’s “Gone” is an example of an …
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Dodgy Mountain Men – Simple Man’s Blues
As usual, this band caught my attention because of their awesome name. I mean, Dodgy Mountain Men? That’s awesome. But so is the music. With some djembes, a mandolin, and a guitar, this music takes on a life of it’s own. This is …
The Steel Wheels – Walk Away (Tom Waits Cover)
It’s no secret, I love covers. I love them when they’re well done especially. I also love Tom Waits and The Steel Wheels. So, as you might imagine, this song has me pretty happy. The Steel Wheels are one of the country-est acts …
The Stacks – How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
We often feature these roots-country duos that bring a healthy dose of strings and harmonies to our ears. One of the more intriguing YT “follows” is Kent State University’s “Folk Alley,” which seems to find some of the off-the-beaten-path artists that we love. …
DeYarmond Edison – Bones
We try to stay up on all that’s current in folk and independent music, but, unfortunately, that means that sometimes we miss stuff from years ago. For example, the name DeYarmond Edison is one of those names that comes out of indie folk …
Jon Russell – My Days are Heavy
There aren’t words for the joy that this man’s voice can bring. Yes, Jon Russell from the Head and the Heart. Yes, he’s amazing. Enjoy.
Gabriel Kelley – The Only Thing To Do
I had never heard of Gabriel Kelley before OurVinyl posted this recording. It didn’t take long to make me a fan. From articulate guitars to a signature voice, this guy has exactly what we want from a unique and inspiring singer songwriter. Check …
Treetop Flyers – Things Will Change
We’ve been hearing a lot about a a new band coming out of England called Treetop Flyers. Now, if Stephen Stills pops into your head, you’re not alone. But don’t be fooled into thinking that this sounds like 70s folk. It does not. …
The Ghost of Paul Revere – San Antone
The Ghost of Paul Revere calls themselves a “holler folk band from Portland, Maine”. Well, I don’t doubt that they’re from Portland and it’s certainly folk, but don’t let the idea of holler folk scare you. This is some amazing layered music with …
Marc Scibilia – How Bad We Need Each Other
This is an incredible recording of Marc Scibilia performing an important human song with our friends at Our Vinyl. There’s not much else I can say. Just enjoy it. (If you’re not yet a subscriber of Our Vinyl, remedy that pronto.)
