Chuck Prophet – Wake The Dead
Wake The Dead, Chuck Prophets first album in four years, and also the first since he has been cleared of stage four lymphonia, is set to see the light of ear in late October.
Katy J. Pearson – Those Goodbyes
Her latest record, Someday Now, is a brilliant record with shades of First Aid Kit by way of Fleetwood Mac emanating throughout. There is a certain pop-panache on the break-out single, “Those Goodbyes.”
Emiliana Torrini – Let’s Keep Dancing
On the shortlist for Icelandic Artist of the Year, her latest record, Miss Flower, includes a sultry “Let’s Keep Dancing” and a romantic electro-pop ballad with “Lady K.” The album is loosely based on the life of Geraldine Flower, a friend’s mother who has been said to have been a free spirit who had 9 marriage proposals and was never married, even leaving one suitor at the altar.
Fontaines DC – Favourite
With their soon-to-be-released fourth album, Romance, Fontaines DC is advancing their game into next-level territory. Immaculately produced and sonically pristine, give this one a listen before searching out the full record that is a likely album of the year candidate.
Brown Horse – Sunfisher
Brown Horse is likely one of the best new Americana bands on the landscape today, and more than likely you have never heard of these guys that have drawn comparisons to Lone Justice, Uncle Tupelo, and Lucinda Williams. Think a slightly less off-the-rails Whiskeytown and you will feel the vibe.
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