I have already written about my love for Swedish indie folk bands, and I've got another one for you.
Under Byen, Danish for "Below the City," was founded in 1995. I would categorize the group as experimental folk; infused with violin, cello, and piano, the group has a seriously unique sound.
Their most recent album, Samme Stof Som Stoff (in English, Same Fabric as Fabric) comes highly recommended...a recommendation which I absolutely second...but today I thought I'd bring you this rendition of "Mission" which comes from their 2002 Album entitled Det Er Mig Der Holder Traeerne Sammen (translated, "It is Me Who Keeps the Trees Together"...lovely, right?)
There's a lot I could say about Jeremy Larson. He claims influences like Sigur Ros and Ben Folds, and they are certainly apparent. His album, Salvation Club is a fantastic blend or artistry, emotion, and melody. It reminds me of a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Check out the third track on the album, "Where They Sleep."
Posted: February 12th, 2009 | Author:Meredith Treinen | Filed under:Country, Folk Rock, Indie Music | No Comments »Stephen Ashbrook emerged on the Tempe, Arizona music scene in the mid-1990s while performing with his band Satelite. He later moved on to Portland where he distinguished himself with a unique blend of pop, rock, country, and folk.
The guy is good. Real good.
Here's one of my favorite ttracks, from Ashbrook's White Baloons album, Carelessly.
Posted: February 9th, 2009 | Author:Meredith Treinen | Filed under:Acoustic, Indie Music, Live Music | Tags:acoustic guitar, acoustic rock, female singer, Indie Music, indie rock, phoenix williams, singer songwriter, unsigned artist | No Comments »
There is nothing better than a simple song sung well, and this week’s artist of the week does just that. An airy voice over laid back acoustics, Phoenix Williams is nothing less than a breath of fresh air.
Born in Blackpool, Lancs, Phoenix was given her first guitar at the age of three and encouraged early on to pursue music. It was clear that she had a natural ear for sound, and by the age of nineteen Phoenix focused her life on songwriting and music composition.
Fast forward to 2008, a break out year for the up and coming singer songwriter. Her album Wait and See was independently released through Deuce Records in September, and has made quite the splash on the indie music scene.
After taking a few months off, Phoenix will be back on the gig circuit in March. Stayed tuned for show announcements, as we’ll be keeping you posted! In the mean time, check out this live version of “Everything’s Good,” recorded at the Sanctuary Cafe in Brighton.
