Pitchfork2 days agoMusicMyriam Gendron: MaydayMyriam Gendron's musical evolution intertwines traditional and modern influences, creating timeless folk melodies with bilingual lyrics. [ more ]
Vulture2 months agoMusicKacey Musgraves's 'Anime Eyes' Is Such a TripKacey Musgraves's fifth album, Deeper Well, is her mellowest yet with spare folk songs. The song 'Anime Eyes' on the album stands out as a unique and explosive track with a dramatic build-up. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoMusicThe Ultimate Hurray for the Riff Raff PrimerAlynda Segarra, under the name Hurray for the Riff Raff, releases their ninth album. Segarra's music blends traditional folk with themes of social justice and personal history. [ more ]
The New Yorker3 months agoMusicChelsea Wolfe's Eclectic HauntingsChelsea Wolfe's music combines folk, country, and doom metal. She has a diverse range of influences and her music incorporates rich imagery and metaphorical themes. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com3 months agoMusicBay Area fingerstyle guitarist releases first solo album in nearly two decadesTeja Gerken, a fingerstyle guitarist, has released his first solo album in nearly two decades titled Test of Time. Gerken's album is a blend of classical, jazz, and traditional folk music and has been praised for its impeccable playing and sonic marvel. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan3 months agoMusicSix Organs of Admittance prep new album, share "The Mission"Six Organs of Admittance has announced a new album, Time is Glass, set to be released on April 26th. The opening song on the album, "The Mission," was inspired by a friend's experience of falling in love in a new country. [ more ]
London Jazz News1 month agoLondon musicShadowlands (Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, Kit Downes) - 'Ombres'Combines folk and contemporary music in European jazz spirit. Diverse track-to-track style variations with emotional intelligence. [ more ]
London Jazz News2 months agoLondon musicOnce a Fig - Phoebe Harty, Cori Smith and Rebecka Edlund - at Bridge 5 Mill, ManchesterInnovative blend of experimental jazz and folk music by Swedish trio Once a Fig Intertwining of forest folklore themes with modern city life in their music [ more ]
London Jazz News4 months agoLondon musicFergus McCreadie Trio at Kings PlaceThe Fergus McCreadie Trio performed as part of the Scotland Unwrapped series at Kings Place, London. The band played a set with shifting moods, combining traditional folk music with a jazz-oriented treatment. [ more ]
Pitchfork3 months agoMusicMelanie, Beloved Woodstock Performer and "Brand New Key" Singer, Dies at 76Singer-songwriter Melanie, known for her performance at Woodstock, has died at the age of 76. Melanie's music drew influence from folk, jazz, and the high-drama work of artists like Edith Piaf. [ more ]
Brooklyn Magazine6 months agoMusicOne of Brooklyn's brighter folk stars is just 18 - Brooklyn MagazineNora Brown, an 18-year-old folk musician, is making waves in the music industry with her old-time music style. She has recorded three full-length albums, released an EP of duets, and performed at prestigious venues and festivals. Old-time music is personal and rooted in tradition, and Brown has learned directly from folk music legends. [ more ]