Showing posts with label alt-folk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alt-folk. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

Ladyhips - Live at Farmtone EP


Ladyhips return with their new EP Live at Farmtone. These guys have taken their immense skill and decided to explore some of the fringes of genre and songwriting, and they pull it off with ease!


Wednesday, April 9, 2014

KEV MF KING - Canned Goods EP

Kev MF King is back with his 3rd EP in a trilogy of recordings that are the representation of roughly a year's worth of songwriting. On "Canned Goods" he most certainly explores the expanse of his abilities.




Monday, March 17, 2014

VIOLENT MAE - Man in the Country (Live Cave Session) Video!

Violent Mae have a new track/video for their song Man in the Country, recorded deep inside a cave that is in an undisclosed CT location. Looks eerily familiar doesn't it?

According to their bandcamp: "This track was recorded in an old abandoned mining cave at an undisclosed location in Connecticut in the middle of winter. The sound of the cave was used to produce the track with everything from the water drips to a very low and long reverb. A film crew shot the performance which can be seen on youtube."




Thursday, December 5, 2013

Mercy Choir - “His Noiseless Ball, His Boxwood Rattle" Review


2013 has been a busy year for Paul Belbusti who heads the Mercy Choir. A Connecticut Music Award nomination for "Best Other," a slew of splits and the birth of a son are some of his accomplishments this year. One would say he has his hands full. However, amidst a full year of rock and roll and learning to be a father, Mercy Choir has had the time to release a full length album which may be the final of 2013. (Although knowing Paul, he may release something before the month is over).



Wednesday, November 13, 2013

VIOLENT MAE


This past spring a band called Violent Mae sent us a track to premier called "Hole In My Heart". It was and still is a stellar track that covers so many bases musically and stylistically that it's kind of intimidating. Sometimes a band will come out with a song and tease that they could be the best band you have ever heard. Sometimes a band will make that level of promise to you. Only through hard work, determination, a discerning ear and a little luck could a band like Violent Mae make an album that lives up to the potential promised in their first single "Hole In My Heart". Luckily all of those things have clearly come to pass.




Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Songs of Mirth and Sorrow by Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps


This review was submitted by guest reviewer: Pedro Hobbs!

Songs of Mirth and Sorrow, the latest offering from the New Haven-based Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps, is a satisfying blend of traditional folk from such places as Bulgaria and Serbia, along with their own modern take on the genre.



Friday, October 25, 2013

David Scott - "Dark Blue Grass"

 

The following review was done by Guest Reviewer Max Mercy:

After David Scott’s only son was killed eight years ago, he turned what was once a pastime into the primary way of dealing with his grief. Dark Blue Grass is a collection of songs that emerged over that eight-year period and, as one might expect, they are filled with themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and vengeance (to name a few). However, like good blues musicians, Scott has the ability to step outside of his emotions and display a control that’s both masterful and captivating. The result is a beautifully crafted record laced with rich poetry, blue-blooded soul and immaculate instrumentation.


Thursday, September 19, 2013

An Interview with Robbie Vozza

 

Robbie Vozza is a singer/songwriter with a long history of making music in different bands. Currently operating out of the Danbury area, he has begun working hard with a strong focus on his own solo music. I got a chance to ask Robbie a few questions, take a look at his answers below!



Friday, September 13, 2013

Elison Jackson - 2009 Video

Check out the cool video for Elison Jackson's "2009" from their "Do Not Fear To Kill A Dead Man" album.





Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Elison Jackson - Do Not Fear To Kill A Dead Man

Elison Jackson are a band that stands out. They have their own distinct and unique blend of pop, folk and blues. On their new album "Do Not Fear To Kill A Dead Man" they explore new and old territory, refining and perfecting their sound.