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The Hounds Below
Chelsea's Calling

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By  |  March 12th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk, indie

Sounds like: The Von Bondies, The Strokes, The Last Royals

The Hounds Below were formed by Jason Stollsteimer, former frontman of The Von Bondies, and they’re based in Detroit, MI. They had a quiet 2012, but are ready to take 2013 by…keep reading →


Virginia Leaves
No Where's Worse

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By  |  March 12th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk, americana

Sounds like: Lucero, Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, Old 97's, Son Volt

I know that Vancouver is not necessarily a town where you’d expect to find some rockin’ Americana — especially by a band named Virginia Leaves — but that is exactly…keep reading →


The Cinematic Orchestra
To Build A Home (Ft. Patrick Watson)

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By  |  March 8th, 2013
Filed under: folk, acoustic, piano

What's so good?

Patrick Watson’s releases are perhaps some of my favorite folk / orchestral albums to date. The man has a remarkable talent, not unlike Andrew Bird and/or Rufus Wainwright. Still, one…keep reading →


John Denver
Leaving On A Jet Plane (My Morning Jacket Cover)

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By  |  March 7th, 2013
Filed under: folk, folk-rock, acoustic

Sounds like: Jim James, Old Crow Medicine Show, J Mascis

I was a camp kid growing up. Meaning I was one of those kids who went to and would not shut up about summer camp. I was obsessed. Truthfully, I…keep reading →


Sean Rowe
Live in San Francisco

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By  |  March 7th, 2013
Filed under: folk, indie, acoustic

Sounds like: Bill Callahan, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen

Sean Rowe took to the stage last night at San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill with markedly little fanfare. A tuning of guitar strings, a scan of the crowd, an…keep reading →


Emerson Snowe
Bella Rose

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By  |  March 6th, 2013
Filed under: folk, indie, synth

Sounds like: Wild Nothing, Sufjan Stevens

Emerson Snowe (aka Jarrod Mahon) is an electric folk musician living in Brisbane, Australia. Mahon is rapidly establishing himself as one of the Australian music scene’s brightest up and coming,…keep reading →


Hollis Brown
Nightfall

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By  |  March 3rd, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, folk, folk-rock

Sounds like: Tiger High, Diamond Rugs, Deer Tick, Delta Spirit

Hollis Brown is a five piece band from New York City with a folk rock sound; fans of Deer Tick will enjoy their music. “Nightfall” has an acoustic feel to it, with…keep reading →


Kishi Bashi
Live in San Francisco

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By  |  March 1st, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, experimental, folk

Sounds like: tUnE-YaRdS, Of Montreal, Dan Deacon

Seeing Kishi Bashi live is a bit like getting to peek behind the magician’s curtain. You’ll see signs of magic being created, of the indelible skill going into each trick,…keep reading →



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