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Lampland: Flowers in the Rain
From Lampland (aka New York-based singer-songwriter Tommy Bazarian), the hazy alt-folk track “Flowers in the Rain” features vivid, visceral storytelling charged with currents of emotion. It’s the second single Bazarian’s shared from …
Ethel Cain: Everytime (Britney Spears Cover)
Replacing the tinkling keys of Britney Spears’ haunting 2003 ballad “Everytime” with a guitar, Ethel Cain reimagines the sad bop as a slowed-down, even more somber lament. The song (written by Spears …
Andy Shauf: Satan
Part of Toronto-based singer-songwriter Andy Shauf’s new double-track release (available as a limited edition, signed, seven-inch, translucent vinyl), the single “Satan” pairs exquisite indie-folk energy with lyrics pertaining to the recoding artist’s …
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Michael Hurley: Se Fue un la Noche
This December, veteran outsider folk singer Michael Hurley released The Time of Foxgloves, his latest full-length album. Of the 11 charmed tracks on the LP, “Se Fue un la Noche” harks back …
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A haunting cover of a disco hit, imaginative avant-pop, transportive folk and more new music
Olivia Reid: Take in the View
With the enchanting, transportive track “Take in the View,” folk-pop recording artist Olivia Reid paints a lush and thoughtful sonic scene. Director Zach Youngberg channels the song’s emotional cadence into a beautiful …
Gal Musette: Ghost
Folk recording artist Gal Musette (aka Grace Freeman) shares the beautifully haunting track “Ghost” off of her forthcoming full-length album, Backwards Lullaby. The dreamy song blossoms like a bittersweet garden of melody, …
Belaver: 70’s Adventure
A subdued, sometimes humorous ballad, “70’s Adventure” is the latest track to be released from the sophomore album of NYC-based singer-songwriter Belaver (aka B.E. Godfrey), Lain Prone. The album, out 22 October, is …