Eclectic Americana-folk singer songwriter group St. Catherine’s Child is back with a new album called This Might Affect You. Highlights include the fifth track, “Leave a Light On,” a heartfelt and emotional journey packed full of melancholy and bitter nostalgia. We are introduced by a myriad of atmospheric tones and guitar swells, building a moody soundscape before acoustic guitar and vocal tracks begin in this masterful production. The vocals are effortlessly authentic and on point, retaining that intimate, up close feel that matches the energy of its backing instrumentation flawlessly.
We were instantly reminded of Kathleen Edwards when we heard this tune, both in her vocal timbre and production style. Don’t miss out on this St. Catherine’s Child; we look forward to hearing more.
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You need to hear “Song For AI” from Henry Taylour, an introspective take on modern social life, all wrapped up in a groundbreakingly ethereal and stirring package. He begins with an intriguing plucked guitar pattern that instantly caught our attention, soon after joined by a lead vocal track with the perfect amount of reverb. As the tune progresses, we are introduced to swelling violins and a thumping upright bass tone that carry the groove into a more experimental space. The production here is wonderful; it retains a light, airy feel, each instrument adding to the dreamy vibe without overpowering the mix.
Fans of Bon Iver and Gregory Alan Isakov will instantly connect with this artist’s cinematic, emotionally driven style. We highly recommend that you check out this massively talented emerging folk singer-songwriter.
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Henry Grace is back with their latest single release, “Say Something Mean,” an upbeat and inspiring tune that we immediately fell in love with. We dig the addition of an overdriven electric guitar in this folk-americana style, an inventive choice that introduces the song with grit and raw energy. Right off the bat we are hit with a wall of instrumentation, ranging from multiple acoustic guitars to a leslie organ and full rhythm section, each one showcasing masterful musicianship. We love the raw, authentic vocal style here as well, reserving harmony strictly for a stronger, more impactful chorus. The songwriting is infectious. The full-band pauses and chord progressions are all on point, we always love a solid guitar solo as well.
The song presented here bridges the gap between Backseat Lovers and Mumford & Sons, exemplified by their tight, indie instrumentation and more folk-oriented vocal style respectively. We highly look forward to hearing more from this massively talented indie-folk band.
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Ben Brandt just dropped SALVE, an EP of tunes that reference the Book of Psalms. The last track, “Calmed and Quieted (Psalm 131),” particularly stands out to us. We dig the minimalistic instrumentation on this one. A repeating arpeggio on the piano and one strumming acoustic guitar carry the groove until halfway through the song, where both instruments unify and play to the same rhythm. The vocals are nothing short of impressive and inspiring; we dig the background tracks and harmonies in the latter half of this one. All in all, this tune is done with fantastic production quality and a hefty amount of talent.
Fans of Hazlett and Novo Amor will instantly connect with this intimate style of folk music. Don’t miss out on what Ben Brandt is bringing to the table in the modern indie-folk scene.
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