Category Archives: Folk
NEWS: First Aid Kit 2012 Australian Tour…
Swedish folkies First Aid Kit return to Australia in March 2012 to play a run of dates and promote their new album The Lion’s Roar which will be released in January. Last time they toured in 2010 we described their Oxford Art Factory as “The future of countrified folk is in good hands when authenticity can … Continue reading
Americana / Folk / Indie Folk
Where is Jason Molina?
Secretly Canadian have posted a letter from Jason Molina’s (Songs:Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co) family giving some insight into why the devastatingly talented singer/songwriter has been off the radar since 2009. It seems he has been battling addiction of some kind and has now accrued large medical bills as a result of having no medical insurance. … Continue reading
WATCH: Ryan Adams | Ashes & Fire (acoustic)
Ahead of the release of his new album of the same name Adams has recorded a version of the title track to get us warmed up for the new material – and it sounds fantastic, vintage Adams! Continue reading
NEWS: Listen to the first single from Ryan Adams’ Ashes & Fire…
The ever prolific Ryan Adams has been relatively quiet since he released Cardinology in 2008 with the exception of the indie metal Orion and a Cardinals collection. Apparently he had an inner ear condition to sort out as well as getting hitched to Mandy Moore. Now he has announced a new album Ashes & Fire … Continue reading
WATCH: Joe Pug | Speak Plainly Diana (Electric)
This video chronicles the last year since Joe Pug released his brilliant LP Messenger… Continue reading
Album Reviews / Blues / Folk / Indie Folk
ALBUM REVIEW: Tiny Ruins | Some Were Meant For Sea
written by Chris Familton With modern technology making everything so accessible these days it is easy to become blasé about music – such is the deluge of acts touted as the ‘next big thing’ and just the sheer volume of music being released. In that environment it comes as a pleasant surprise when you slide … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Country / Folk / Videos
ALBUM REVIEW: Gillian Welch | The Harrow & The Harvest
written by Chris Familton For fans of Gillian Welch it has been a long and patient wait for a new album to follow up 2003’s Soul Journey. Her best release was a decade ago with Time (The Revelator), an album which really solidified her as a true auteur of stark and soulful country folk music … Continue reading
LISTEN: Ry Cooder | No Banker Left Behind
Ry Cooder has a new album coming out on Nonesuch/Perro Verde Records on August 30, 2011. Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down takes an incisive look at modern America, government and business – all wrapped in some vintage country and folk sounds and Cooder’s magical guitar playing. Check out No Banker Left Behind below and head … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Country / Folk / Soul / Southern Rock
ALBUM REVIEW: My Morning Jacket | Circuital
written by Chris Familton When the bass drops one minute into the opening track Victory Dance a smile creeps upward and the head gratefully nods in a sign of satisfaction. My Morning Jacket started off with a couple of albums that established them as one of those classic genre stretching americana acts like Wilco who … Continue reading
Americana / Folk / Gig Reviews / Indie Folk / Soul
LIVE REVIEW: The Felice Brothers @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney (20/04/11)
written by Chris Familton Putting The Felice Brothers on at The Annandale was a masterstroke by promoters Love Police. Too often touring companies have decided that the type of music americana/folk musicians play is more suited to sit down venues or places with much less of a drinking reputation and rock n roll vibe. The … Continue reading
Americana / Country / Folk / Indie Folk / Photos
PHOTOS: The Felice Brothers @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney (20/04/11)
The Felice Brothers played a stellar show here in Sydney last week and we’ll have a full review up shortly. Below are a couple of shots from the gig. For more head over to our Flickr page Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Folk / Freak Folk
ALBUM REVIEW: The Low Anthem | Smart Flesh
written by Chris Familton In 2009 The Low Anthem introduced themselves to the world with their 2nd album Oh My God, Charlie Darwin. With high profile championing from the likes of NPR and Mojo Magazine they quickly became part of the post-Bon Iver/Fleet Foxes world with their rustic americana and harmony-rich folk. Smart Flesh … Continue reading
Americana / Folk / Freak Folk / Stream
Essential Listening: Josh T. Pearson
If you haven’t heard of Josh T. Pearson then you definitely have a hole in your record collection. Pearson was the main guy behind Lift To Experience who delivered one of first great albums of the 21st Century (and all time in my opinion). It was burnt out desert folk and blues that bloomed into … Continue reading
RECOMMENDED: Doug Paisley | Constant Companion
Late last year Doug Paisley released his 2nd full length Constant Companion, a wonderfully low key, wandering album that sounds effortlessly comfortable and familiar. It is one of those records that soothes the soul and can soundtrack an autumnal afternoon or those lazy Sunday mornings. Guests on the record include The Band’s Garth Hudson on … Continue reading
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