All posts tagged: folk

Wilsen Share Their Hypnotic Single ‘Heavy Steps’

NYC-based band Wilsen have announced the release of their new 'I Go Missing In My Sleep'. Scheduled to land April 28th on Kobalt/Dalliance Recordings, many of the tracks were created in the apartment of frontwoman Tamsin Wilson during the wee hours of the morning. One of the songs featured on the upcoming LP is the tender and stunning track 'Heavy Steps'. A minimal and breezing indie folk package, Tasmin Wilson's angelic voice combined with gentle guitar strokes are the epitome of a graceful and beautiful tune.

Stream Karen Elson’s Latest Single Titled ‘Distant Shore’

Karen Elson has built a career as one of the top supermodels in fashion. Whilst there is no question regarding her ability to completely own the runway and editorials, she is also no slacker when it comes to music, releasing her Jack White-produced debut album 'The Ghost Who Walks' back in 2010. Karen Elson is now set to drop her new LP 'Double Roses' on April 7th. Produced by Jonathan Wilson, the album includes guest appearances by Father John Misty, Laura Marling, Pat Carney of The Black Keys and more. Elson has also shared the first single from the record entitled 'Distant Shore', which can be heard below.

Stream Magic Magic Roses’ Dream Alt-Folk Cut ‘Dusk’

San Francisco band Magic Magic Roses are gearing up for their third album entitled 'Dusk', out December 2nd via Plume Records. Continuing their sound of dreamy alt-folk, the group have shared the title track to the LP. Easing and delicate, the open production of floating instrumentation is like musical cleansing as Magic Magic Roses manage to fill the space with just enough to rope you in without any forceful attempts.

Stream Communist Daughter’s Moving Track ‘Balboa Bridge’

Minnesota-based band Communist Daughter return with their new indie-folk single, 'Balboa Bridge', a reference to the Cabrillo Bridge located in San Diego, California. Gorgeous and breezy in sound, the song's theme is a dark examination of suicidal thoughts tied into addiction and mental illness, a topic that band leader John Solomon has had personal dealings with.

Listen to Balto’s Latest Single ‘CA Luv’

Back in 2011, Balto released their folk-embedded album 'October's Road'. Whilst musically intriguing, it would almost appear a strange connection from Balto creator Daniel Sheron's life in Russia to his move to the city of Portland. Ironically, many of the songs from Balto's debut LP were written during Sheron's journey from Moscow to Siberia, in which he would bring to America, spawning the band. Dropping their 'Monuments' album in 2012, Balto have now unveiled their new single 'CA Luv'. The song, ripe with 70s - 80s Americana emitting from the production, the bridging of the classic and modern styling of rock & roll is definitely ear-grabbing and utterly enjoyable. Have a listen.