Aldous Harding Tries to Navigate a Troublesome Limbo on ‘Warm Chris’
Despite some successes, including song-of-the-year contender “Leathery Whip”, Warm Chris mostly shows the gifted Aldous Harding trying to navigate a troublesome limbo.
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Erisy Watt’s “Nowhere Fast” Is an Indelible ’60s Daydream (premiere)
Portland folkie Erisy Watt invokes retro pop style on the restlessly grooving “Nowhere Fast”.
Natalie Gelman’s “The Answer” Highlights an Era of Regrowth (premiere)
Singer-songwriter Natalie Gelman sweetly croons throughout “The Answer”, a warm slice of self-assured folk-pop.
Oshima Brothers Cast Cool and Crafty Vibes on “Dance with Me” (premiere)
On “Dance with Me”, indie-pop duo the Oshima Brothers create an impressive self-made music video to match their cunning and infectious music.
Americana’s Single Girl, Married Girl Release Dreamy Video for “Scared to Move” (premiere)
Featuring harpist Mary Lattimore, Chelsey Coy, and animation by Ryan Anderson, Single Girl, Married Girl strike an emotional chord with “Scared to Move”.
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The 15 Best Folk Albums of 2021
These 15 folk albums are the year’s best because they represent folk music’s expanding roots while best serving a unifying, underlying hope.
Joni Mitchell’s Jazzy ‘Hejira’ Captured the Pitfalls of Life Untethered 45 Years Ago
On her last truly great album Hejira, Joni Mitchell designed a travelogue, awash with lush textures, and explored the implications of her lifelong itineracy.
A Comprehensive Look at the Most Creative Moment in Joni Mitchell’s Career
Joni Mitchell’s Archives Vol 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971) is critical in understanding and appreciating her talent. We see her growth and development.
Rachel Garlin’s “Seashells” Is Folk-Pop Set to Beautiful Stop-Motion Papercraft (premiere)
Folk singer-songwriter Rachel Garlin’s “Seashells” comes to life in a gorgeously animated music video.
Boy Scouts Amble Through Warming West Coast Folk-Pop on ‘Wayfinder’
The latest album from Taylor Vick’s Boy Scouts project, Wayfinder hikes through familiar terrain, but her floaty folk-pop arrangements still resonate.
The Grahams Are Rogue Warriors in Nashville Sharing a New York State of Mind
Partners before making music together, the Grahams open up about numerous subjects — including being left off AmericanaFest’s guest list — while finding other ways to get their songs heard.
Cassandra Jenkins Meditates on Life’s Fragmentation on Her Immersive New Album
Cassandra Jenkins meditates on life’s fragmentation and nature’s healing properties on her immersive new album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature.