November 2009

J Tillman, Though I Have Wronged You [new video, mp3]

November 6, 2009

Fleet Foxes drummer and solo folk troubadour and Jesus look-a-like, J. Tillman, has released a new video for the song “Though I Have Wronged You” from his ’09 album Year In The Kingdom. J. Tillman – Though I Have Wronged You (via Steregum) Video: J. Tillman – Though I Have Wronged You (via Pitchfork) Tweet

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The Dutchess and The Duke – Sunset/Sunrise [Album Review]

November 4, 2009

In describing The Dutchess and The Duke, a Seattle-based duo of Jesse Lortz and Kimberly Morrison, my descriptions always begins with “you could add some of their tunes on a ’60′s mix of Newport performances and nobody would blink an eye.” But while their sound might be rooted in 60′s folk and early Stones albums, [...]

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Monsters of Folk & Teen Wolf [Chicago Concert Review]

November 3, 2009

I had a friend named Prick Lachey who used to leave me voicemail messages from late night bars where he’d scream into the phone, “MmmmmmBEST DAY OF MY LIFE!” Those words pretty much sum up my Monsters of Folk experience. Pretty strong words considering Ticketmaster took a metaphoric dump on my head with close to [...]

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Ox – Burnout [Album Review]

November 2, 2009

One of our favorite Canadian acts are back at it with a new EP, Burnout. The foursome has added a little psychedelia/freak folk to their alt-country 70′s sound. That is never more evident than on “Speedwagon,” a tune that slowly builds with some shapeless fiddle and lazy guitar picking. Mark Browning’s weary voice works wonders [...]

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Sunday MP3 Roundup, 11.01.09

November 1, 2009

Here are the tracks we discussed this past week. First, from our live session with Strand of Oaks: Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks – Used Cars (Bruce Springsteen Cover) Exclusive: Strand Of Oaks – End In Flames

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