All posts tagged: folk

Preview the New Mi’das LP ‘All Inside Your Head’

Mike Davies respects music. This is the kind of respect to harks back to the love of sound created by masters of the craft with an intent on furthering legacies that were laid previously. Couple that with a magnificent voice, exquisite songwriting along with lush guitar playing and what you have is his organically rich, debut LP 'All Inside Your Head'. Considered to be a documentation of life experiences spanning the past decade, the album perfectly weaves pop, soul, indie folk and even bits of jazz into one finely-tuned package. With classic components of sound that completely bursts through, Mi'das has a touching record that he can indeed be proud of, which will also stand the test of time.

Fenne Lily Shares Her Debut Track ‘Top To Toe’

Originally from Dorset, folk singer Fenne Lily found herself delving into the music scene in Bristol at age 17. Rapidly going on to support acts such as KT Tunstall, Eaves and Marika Hackman, Lily is now ready to step like a giant with her beautiful debut single 'Top To Toe'. Earthly and organic, there is a beautiful warmth to the simple interaction between the vocals and acoustic guitar, allowing one to fall into the lyrical content.

Xylaroo Announce New Album + Share ‘Sunshine’ Video

Sisters Holly and Coco Chant aka Xylaroo have announced details on their forthcoming debut album 'Sweetooth'. Out June 3rd on the Sunday Best imprint, the LP consists of twelve songs, including their latest, feel-good single 'Sunshine'. Xylaroo have also shared the official video to 'Sunshine', which features a young girl inspired to create a time travel mechanism after reading the H.G. Wells book 'The Time Machine'. Xylaroo was also hit the road for a number of shows in the England supporting Will Varley. The tour will begin March 2nd.

Stream Lake Jons’ New EP ‘Explore’

Helsinki band Lake Jons is the latest act presenting an enjoyable dose of garage rock from the Nordic region. Already a force to be reckoned with in their native Finland, the boys are now ready to break ground internationally with their debut EP titled 'Explore'. Six tracks strong, the release is a clean dealing of guitar interplay and breezy melodies constructed around blues, indie, pop and folk rhythms. 'Explore' is out now. You can stream the EP down below.

Listen to Flora Cash’s ‘For Someone’

American/Swedish duo and couple Flora Cash return with their latest single titled 'For Someone'. Delivering a breezy dealing of alt-folk, the song is the first single taken from their forthcoming mini-album 'Can Summer Love Last Forever?'. Highly warming, the song seriously makes you want to boast your hope of finding that special someone. Listen to the tune below.

Stream Bemyoda’s ‘Sketch: The Reprise’ EP

Back in 2013, Lagos singer Bemyoda released his debut EP 'Sketch'. Now as 2015 comes to a close, he has re-released the recording, re-produced and re-mastered. The outcome is Bemyoda's 'Sketch: The Reprise' EP, produced by Paul Scholten. Recorded in Lagos and Nashville, the five song offering is a premium bridge of jazz, folk and soul delivered by a heartfelt voice that sounds like no other at the moment. Bemyoda's 'Sketch: The Reprise' is out now on QuirkTheory Music.

Husky Interview

True musical virtuosity is a combination of vivid songwriting combined with instrumentation and production that allows emotions to simply and uncontrollably run free. Melbourne band Husky are masters of mood, using a gentle warmth of folk and alternative to form what could be called sonic art at its purist. Consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Husky Gawenda and keyboardist/vocalist Gideon Preiss,

ColoRising Interview with Husky

True musical virtuosity is a combination of vivid songwriting combined with instrumentation and production that allows emotions to simply and uncontrollably run free. Melbourne band Husky are masters of mood, using a gentle warmth of folk and alternative to form what could be called sonic art at its purist.