I love it when musicians create an atmosphere for listeners to explore. It’s like they’re giving a tour of their own theme park. Now that things from the 90s are coming back around, I feel […]
Tag: Folk-rock
Marcus Mumford Makes His Story The Focus Of ‘Self-Titled’
Marcus Mumford doesn’t mince words. After four albums as the singer, songwriter, guitarist and leader of the blitzing British folk rock band Mumford and Sons has branched out for his solo debut released Friday, Sept. […]
Madison Cunningham Shows Her Soul On Revealer
Summer may be coming to a close but there is nothing but sunshine emanating from the 11 tracks on the latest album from Madison Cunningham. The California singer, folk rocker and multi-instrumentalist released her third […]
‘The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania’ Exposes A Cast Of Characters From Damien Jurado
“Hello from the room, where I’m selling my clothes I steal light from the sun and you still not approve,” stark words from Damien Jurado to open his latest album. It’s amazing how much music […]
‘Getting Into Knives’ Displays Sharp Songs By The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats have a way of creating songs that linger around so long in my head that I have to write about them. You call it a faithful companion or just a part of […]
Fleet Foxes Wades In Tranquil Waters On ‘Shore’
Like a warm wave, the soothings sounds of Fleet Foxes‘ lush layered instruments and harmonies wash over me. It’s been a while, three years in fact since I heard a new album from the Seattle, […]
Dawes Puts The Past On Paper For ‘Good Luck With Whatever’
I don’t know about you, but music makes me feel young. But what does it mean to be an adult anyway? That’s what one of my favorite bands, Dawes, tries to answer on its latest […]
Bright Eyes Return With New Album To Make The Most Of A Bad Situation
It feels like Conor Oberst has been a constant presence in my musical life, even if he only showed up when I was in high school. I was 16 years old when I first heard […]
‘Feet On The Dashboard’ Is A Smooth Ride For Anthony da Costa
How I find out about an artist is almost as memorable as the first time listening to them. Freshman year of high school, I borrowed a CD called “Take Action!” a sampler put out by […]
Stephen Malkmus Uses ‘Traditional Techniques’ To Break The Modern Mold
As people across the world are going into quarantine and looking for new things to do, people are turning to more conventional ways of passing the time. I don’t know about you, but I have […]