We adore the imaginative brilliance of Mr. Gima, the new single from Lizzy Dutton. There’s a plethora of influence blended into this vibe. The writing recalls the works of Nick Drake, while the piano part could be the ghost of Vince Guaraldi. Dutton adds her own rare touch to this intoxicating blend, conjuring the inspiration of Joni Mitchell without over embellishing that influence.
There’s a genuine humanity to the collective performance, an authenticity that shines brights in the songs candid late breakdown. Altogether it cites an era when music was still real. Hear for yourself.
Mr. Gima is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Alison Stiel caught our attention with her new single Somewhere in New Hampshire. The lucid storyteller gives the listener time and place. It transports you to the magical oasis of her song. There’s a dream of this New Hampshire in all of us. If only we can break the cycle of chase and folly.
The narrative is amplified by Stiel’s candid style. It’s as if this inspiration is happening in the moment. Stylistically she bridges the influence of Joni Mitchell and Lizzie McAlpine. We love it.
Hear Somewhere in New Hampshire now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Anoah Wang and Hanzina are refreshingly cinematic on their new single Four Thousand Pieces Of Love. It’s a reflection of the nostalgic tension offered by this duet. Stylistically it recalls an influence of the Magnetic Fields or coincidentally the Magnetic Zeroes.
The contrast of the voices give this narrative character, while their carefully delivered voices barely break beyond a whimper as they investigate the perils of puppy love. It’s charming and romantic.
Hear Four Thousand Pieces Of Love now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Daniel Gum finds contrast within an excitable arrangement on their new single Cowboy Song. The songwriting at its essence recalls an influence of Elliot Smith and even subtle traits of acoustic Foo Fighters. The band propels the melancholy to the dance floor with surefire conviction.
The shuffle of the drums against the ragtime piano is like a train moving forward. The various guitars get into the action, threatening to break into fits of solos and scale runs at an instant. And maybe they will in concert, we love that opportunity to flesh this out live. It’s a killer studio effort too.
Hear Cowboy Song now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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