Altın Gün Shift Toward Contemporary Synthpop Sounds on ‘Yol’
Yol proves Altın Gün’s versatility, reassuring listeners that the group can walk down many paths and still take us on a fabulous trip.
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Adeline Hotel’s ‘Good Timing’ Is Therapeutic, Revelatory, and Uniquely Beautiful
Dan Knishkowy's alt-folk collective Adeline Hotel is whittled down to a party of one, with improvised acoustic guitar taking center stage on Good Timing.
James Yorkston’s ‘The Wide, Wide River’ Is Warm, Cozy, and Expansive
The beauty of James Yorkston's The Wide, Wide River allows the coziness back in without making concessions to his continued development and desire to push beyond traditional folk music.
Rod Abernethy Says ‘Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore’
Rod Abernethy's new record was recorded during a more innocent time—at least in terms of COVID and the insurgency—and implies the world could still change into someplace better. That's the truth. Does it really matter if it's normal?
Bowie Buddie Dana Gillespie Ain’t No Man
The London-based singer-songwriter Dana Gillespie, whose memoir is just out, tells PopMatters about her convivial, free-spirited youth, her adventures with Bowie, Dylan, and Princess Margaret, and the spiritual path that changed her life.
Gájanas Blend Sámi Folk Traditions with Prog Rock on ‘Čihkkojuvvon’
Gájanas blend traditional Sámi joik with progressive rock on their impressive and vital debut, Čihkkojuvvon.
Singer-Songwriter Pony Bradshaw Searches for Meaning on ‘Calico Jim’
The North Georgia elements enrich the tales on Calico Jim, but Pony Bradshaw is concerned with the larger questions we all face in the desire to find meaning and purpose in life.
Folkie Peter Stampfel Surveys the 20th Century in His Unique Style
Peter Stampfel's 100-song collection features well-known tunes and obscure ditties. The songs range from the serious to the goofy, all performed in his inimitable absurd style.
Dave Scanlon’s ‘Pink in each, bright blue, bright green’ Is a Stark, Deeply Elegant Solo Work
Dave Scanlon, the singer and guitarist of Brooklyn's JOBS, offers a stripped-down collection of songs that retains the unique intensity of his more complex work.
Ana Egge Reflects on a Tumultuous 2020 via “This Time” (premiere)
Brooklyn folkie Ana Egge collaborated with Dick Connette and Stewart Lerman on "This Time", which was directly inspired by the murder of George Floyd.