American Aquarium (Raleigh, NC) have been doing the hard yards for a number of years now with countless tours and five albums of americana music in the vein of Ryan Adams and Drive-By Truckers they have a brand new album called Burn. Flicker. Die. coming out on August 25th. The record was produced by Jason Isbell and … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 2012
ALBUM REVIEW: The Lumineers | The Lumineers
by Chris Familton The Lumineers are a trio from Denver, Colorado who deal in folk-leaning americana and on this, their debut album, they’ve managed to capture the essence of their sound pretty effectively. They work in a similar realm to the Avett Brothers with various 60s pop influences infusing the songs with heady melodic pop … Continue reading
Americana / Country / Folk / Soul / Southern Rock
NEW MUSIC: The Felice Brothers release God Bless You Amigo
The Felice Brothers have had a few set backs lately with destructive weather and the death of their trusty touring van. To raise some funds they have digitally released a new collection of songs called God Bless You Amigo which they stress isn’t the official follow-up to the brilliantly underrated Celebration, Florida. Read the press … Continue reading
NEW MUSIC: Two Gallants – The Bloom and the Blight – album trailer
Two Gallants have been releasing consistently great albums of visceral country, folk and blues for eight years and after a five year break they finally return with their new LP The Bloom and the Blight. On the evidence from this album trailer they are channeling an even bigger and bolder sound with the duo taking … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Country / Folk / Videos
ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young & Crazy Horse | Americana
by C. Familton When news first broke that Neil Young & Crazy Horse were reconvening there was a palpable sense of excitement in the virtual air online yet for many that initial burst of joy quickly turned to apprehension when word seeped out that their first new release was going to be a collection of … Continue reading
Album Reviews / Americana / Country / Folk
ALBUM REVIEW: Lambchop | Mr. M
by Chris Familton Kurt Wagner is a unique musician in that he has managed to build a career out of musical understatement. His work carries with it a slight of hand, bursting with subtleties, be it of the lyrical or instrumental kind. He is also quite the unassuming frontman with his white shirt, jeans and … Continue reading
Americana / Blues / Country / Folk / Gig Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Justin Townes Earle @ Factory Theatre, Marrickville (04/04/12)
by Chris Familton Pat Capocci had the task of getting the still sparse crowd in the mood for the return to Sydney of Justin Townes Earle. With a wide gulf across the dance-floor between band and audience Capocci and his combo didn’t seem to mind one bit as they fired off song after song of … Continue reading
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
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