Posts Tagged ‘Folk’

Villagers| “That Day” [Video]

// September 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Villagers have released a new visual for the single “That Day.” Which is also one of the more liked tracks from his Mercury Music Prize nominated debut album, “Becoming a Jackal.”

Lia Ices| “Grown Unknown” [Audio]

// August 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

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Last time we checked in on Lia Ices, synchronized dancing got an extreme upgrade and isolation never looked more tempting. Now backed with a bigger budget by jagjauwar, gorgeously sounding “Grown Unknown” is below and it’s from her forthcoming debut.

Lia Ices- Grown Unknown

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Ray LaMontagne| “New York City Is Killing Me” [Audio]

// August 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

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One of the greatest voices our generation Ray Lamontagne has resurfaced with his backing band, The Pariah Dogs. Now we know Ray is all sorts of famous or on the verge of at least, but this beautiful track “New York City Is Killing Me” from his new album “God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise” simply couldn’t go without posting. An incredible song and quite fitting for the day we’re having at the moment.

Ray LaMontagne- New York City Is Killing Me

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Clare Maguire| “Aint’t Nobody” (Teaser) [Video]

// August 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Clare Maguire has been on our watch for quite a bit, she’s been in limbo over the past couple years perfecting her soon to be takeover in the industry. Trust us, she’ll be a major force as the year closes and ’11 comes in. Her latest single “Ain’t Nobody” has a teaser which you can view above.

Lissie| Preps U.S. Release With “Record Collector” [Audio]

// August 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

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Lissie is set to release her debut album “Catching A Tiger” stateside next week, here’s her first single from the Lp “Record Collector.” Such an enormous voice, and a solid track. Hitting shelves August 17th via Fat Possum.

Lissie- Record Collector

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Laura Marling| (Kcrw Session) [Video]

// August 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Laura Marling stopped by Kcrw for a brilliant session on Morning Becomes Electic. Here she discusses her fantastic sophomoric mercury prize nominated album ‘I Speak Because I Can,” and plays some tracks from the Lp. While life in New York is melancholy today, this couldn’t of come at a better time. Enjoy the visual above.

First Aid Kit| Daytrotter Session [Audio]

// August 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

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Swedish Duo First Aid Kit was kindly enough to stop by and record a daytrotter session, why use the word kindly? well anytime these two lovely young ladies perform it’s truly an experience in itself. Head over to the link below for a full listen.

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Lissie- “Bully” [Video]

// July 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Lissie releases the visuals for her new single “Bully,” from the fascinating debut “Catching A Tiger.” Although this is an odd pick (track wise) for a video, and Lissie is more Sheryl Crow than anything, it’s still a fun song and should do well over here in the states.