Here’s my mixtape for July. As always, its a mix of all the songs I’ve either fallen in love, been inspired by, or just couldn’t stop listening to. Tracklist: 1. Luther Russell – Ain’t Frightening Me 2. Jonny Corndawg – Chevy Beretta 3. Brown Bird – Fingers to the
A Lull
A Lull – Pot Luck Chicago’s A Lull is an experimental psych pop outfit that have an almost primal sound that gives their music an intensity thats as percussive as it is beautiful. About to release their “Confetti Reprise” EP (August 16th) today, they released ‘Pot Luck’ a fantastic experimental
Musikanto – Take What You Need Check out this cat Musikanto, indie-folk rocker from Chicago. New record Sky of Dresses out Aug. 2nd on Grape Juice Records. He walks the line of indie-blues and urban americana, borrowing elements of experimental folk and broken-down orchestral music, garnering comparisons somewhere between Ryan Adams
Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit – Scottish Winds via ListenBeforeYouBuy Frightened Rabbit – Fuck This Place (Featuring Tracyanne Campbell From Camera Obscura) via ListenBeforeYouBuy Frightened Rabbit – The Work (Featuring Archie Fisher) via ListenBeforeYouBuy Frightened Rabbit on tour with Death Cab is selling a tour-only EP at merch tables during the shows. This EP contains a
Continents
Continents – The Perfect Circle Continents is the musical undertaking of Kansas City native Jim Button. Button began writing in the summer of 2008, creating, and recording the material that would eventually become his debut entitled Land of Plenty. This summer he released his followup EP, Spiriting. Continents sound is that
Alison Krauss
Dawes – If I Wanted Someone Dawes’ sophomore album Nothing is Wrong released back in June, and I was a huge supporter of the stunning lyrics and a 70’s styled folk sensibility they displayed on the album. But one thing that is different about a Dawes album and a Dawes
The Wandas
The Wandas – Do or Die “Do or Die” is the second released track from Boston’s The Wandas upcoming self-titled album out at the end of August (30th). The 60’s and 70’s rock influences are evident on this very catchy track that has one of the most memorable
Steel Phantoms
Steel Phantoms – Bedouin Steel Phantoms is a Brooklyn based rock band started by longtime friends Aaron Harris (formerly of Islands) and Yos Munro. Months ago, I had received their original EP and couldn’t get enough of it. Last week, they released their next EP (Forer EP) I got the
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bombay Bicycle Club – Shuffle If you haven’t heard Bombay Bicycle Club’s latest single Shuffle, stop what you’re doing right now and go listen. It’s unbelievably addicting and pretty freaking delightful. The new song, with a super catchy piano hook, is off their upcoming third studio release
Radiation City
Radiation City – The Color of Industry 60’s pop seems to have been in a state of revival over the last two years or so, and this is yet another one that is emulating that style. Radiation City is a sunny 60’s girl group influenced pop band with a
Gillian Welch
Gillian Welch – Hard Times It’s been some eight years since Gillian Welch has released an album. So this past month’s The Harrow and the Harvest is long awaited, and to state it simply: well worth it. As one of the most well-recognized names in americana, bluegrass and folk,
Newport Folk Festival
Newport Folk Festival is a mere 9 days away, so it might be a good time to get yourself well acquainted with the fantastic acts that will be performing at the festival. These are my favorites from some of the artists that will be playing this year. Hope you enjoy