Tag: folk
EP Alert!: Jake Bugg – Two Fingers
If you find yourself wondering what the hell just blew across the Atlantic and put you on your arse, well that would be Jake Bugg. And if you’re a lover of honest-to-goodness, genuine talent, then it won’t bother you for a moment that you just got put on your arse by an 18-year-old. That’s right, [...]
Live: Blind Pilot – Webster Hall, NYC – 6.5.12
On Tuesday night, I was treated to what I can only describe as the musical equivalent of a plate of down home soul food, as Astoria, Oregon’s Blind Pilot played a near-capacity set at New York’s famed Webster Hall. I’ve had Blind Pilot on my radar since the release of 2009′s 3 Rounds and a [...]
Artist on the Rise: Passenger
True, innovative singer/songwriters don’t come along too often these days. Luckily, we’ve been blessed with the presence of Michael Rosenberg, also know as Passenger, hailing from Britain. Possessing an iconic voice, strong rhythm and an extremely fresh and original lyrical prowess, Passenger is an act to keep an eye on. Passenger’s story is interesting, starting [...]
Artist on the Rise: First Aid Kit
Something is in the water in Sweden, man. Roots rock and folk is bustling and alive in the suburbs of Stockholm and the latest product ready for the big time is the sister duo First Aid Kit. Boasting extremely impressive songwriting ability, beautiful voices, and a throwback authentic acoustic folky vibe, they are taking Sweden [...]
Mick’s Pick: James Vincent McMorrow – Early in the Morning
There is something very powerful about anyone that can step onto a stage and completely take over a room with just a microphone and a guitar. The first time that we saw singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow live, this was exactly what we got. We were at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City to catch [...]
