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See You Around, the much-anticipated debut album from I’m With Her, sounds as natural and opiate as one would expect of a release combining the talents of three of folk music’s most accomplished musicians, songwriters, and vocalists. What’s more is that the trio, comprised of Sara Watkins (Nickelcreek, Watkins Family Hour), Aoife O’Donovan (Crooked Still), and... Continue Reading →
Many sites have crafted all manner of "Best Of 2016" lists, reviews, and other musical offerings--we decided not to partake this year, because honestly, we go to great lengths to feature only the best music all year long--and what a year it's been! In 2016, Mother Church Pew reviewed over 40 stellar releases from amazing... Continue Reading →
New York City-based rootsy folkmeister John Fatum will release his eponymous full length album, a follow-up to last year's Locked Up In My Mind LP, on December 9th via Dala Records. The album's first single, "Good Luck Unto Ya", explores the catharsis of ending a friendship. "I had to cut off a relationship with a friend, which... Continue Reading →
The body of work that is Undercurrent, the latest album from multi-instrumentalist and folk songstress Sarah Jarosz, out today via Sugar Hill Records, is, on its surface delightfully simple. However, it’s been said that the art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity, a statement which accurately reflects the core of this stunning record. The... Continue Reading →
John Fatum, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and percussionist for Americana band The Rad Trads, is releasing his debut album, Locked Up In My Mind, on December 11th via Dala Records. Fatum's debut is filled with songs that speak to love, love loss, and, of course, bank robberies. His sound, which showcases his raspy voice and folky delivery, has been described... Continue Reading →