Melyssa takes a look at a handful of unexposed folk artists, with their new releases serving as very suitable autumn listening. A one-man project produces engaging lush folk with electronic infusions, a
New Tracks
Twangy rock with hints of country and alternative was prominent on Girls’ excellent Broken Dreams Club EP. The sound recalled the likes of Ryan Adams and Matthew Sweet while remaining true to
It amazes me how some bands can take a sweet and angelic voice and layer it over multiple rough aggressions of guitars, rapid percussion, and tireless bass lines; somehow presenting the effect
New Albums
An immersive, atmospheric work shaped by stillness, Ocoeur‘s new album Greener Grass, Clearer Water explores nature’s fragility and renewal. The album blends
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An eclectic ten-chapter journey from Czech composer and keyboardist Otto Orany, 10 Blue-Penciled Stories features a hybrid ensemble of saxophone, clarinet, oboe,
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A captivating blend of intricate harp arrangements and melodic folk-pop, Stephanie Babirak‘s new album Rotten Fruit masterfully explores morality and identity. The
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The awakening final chapter of The Dialectic Series, Kayze‘s Renaissance is an enveloping electro-pop and hip-hop triumph. Blending ethereal synths with driving
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