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“It's about coming to the realization that you’re responsible for your own happiness. It’s a song about getting out of your head, and getting out of your own way,” says Dani Green of Birdtalker, up-and-coming purveyors of anthemic folk pop, of brand new single, "Graveclothes". The track is from their forthcoming EP, Just This, due out August... Continue Reading →
Tyler Anthony, hirsute co-founder of Knoxville, Tennessee-based folk rock outfit Cereus Bright, is walking to the band’s hometown practice space during our recent chat, when he is caught off guard by a cold and wet surprise. “So, a truck just drove by and threw a cup of ice and water on me, mid-interview!” he exclaims.... Continue Reading →
Newcomer Jackie McLean, who performs under the moniker Roan Yellowthorn, has music in her DNA—the daughter of American songwriting icon Don McLean is carving out her own space in the musicsphere with her own brand of piano folk. “It was always a hope of mine to be able to make music, it was my focus... Continue Reading →
Chicago-based folk/pop artist Crow Moses (f.k.a. Musikanto and Mike Musikanto) released a new album, Nightshades, produced by Wilco’s Pat Sansone, this April. The current single, “Different Man”, a head-bobbing foot-tapper, is the perfect send-off to the week, and a lovely introduction to the anticipation of an exciting weekend ahead! Go ahead, give 'er a spin: Purchase Nightshades: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nightshades/id1104139296
Washington, DC-based indie folk outfit, Wylder, specializes in instrumentals driven by acoustic guitar, piano, and mandolin, and instills clever violin lines and lush harmonies that resonate behind clear and memorable melodies. The band's debut album, Rain and Laura, is due for release on April 8th, and "Swells" is a taste of what's to come. The track itself... Continue Reading →
Indie folk band Yellow Red Sparks of East Irvine, California originally began as a solo effort by singer/songwriter Josh Hanson; with a mother who sang in a band and brother who tours the world playing music, music is in his DNA. Literally. In 2012, Hanson entered the Nashville-based International Songwriting Competition on a whim, and won first place, a $25,000... Continue Reading →