New Tracks

Live: Jens Lekman, 11/3/12 (Portland, OR)

I was thrilled to finally see Jens Lekman, the Swedish songwriter whose folk-pop reaches witty and humorous heights even in its somber moments. His ingeniously melodic delivery and self-deprecating romantic swoon have

Video: Beach House – “Wild”

None of the characters in Beach House’s video for “Wild” seem very happy. Everyone appears anxious, disturbed, or on something crazy. But by the video’s end, after all their wild emotions are

New Albums

Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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Ryan Rickenbach – ‘Sirens’

A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by

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