Sound Cloud Sunday – May 20, 2018 Ep. 15
Sound Cloud Sunday May 20, 2018
Every week we feel like there is more under-discovered music amongst us! Surely many of these artists have followings, pedigrees, associations with big name artist, producers, tour with well-known band, but at it’s heart, it’s indie music that dares to thumb its collective noses at the popification of every genre’s music charts and go for the heart. Here’s this weeks nose snubbers:
Charley Crockett – Oh So Shaky
Hometown: San Benito, TX
Album: From the album “Lonesome As A Shadow” released in April on Thirty Tigers Records.
Review Snippet: Rarely, if ever before have we seen an artist who illustrates both the complexity of American roots music, yet ratifies their striking similarity as Charley Crockett. He possesses the ability to intuitively blend various roots forms together naturally because he holds by God authenticity in multiple cultures where specific strains of roots music originated from. He is of both Caucasian and Creole decent, raised partly in both Texas and Louisiana, and is able to draw a direct line of descendants between himself and a famous American folk hero named Davy. Charley Crockett’s accent isn’t an affectation. His style isn’t adopted. Like other old souls such as Pokey LaFarge, this is not an act. Charley Crockett is acting the only way he knows how, which is to be himself
Next Time In LA: June 6 at the Mint, with the Turnpike Troubadour at the House of Blues in Anaheim June 7.
Web Site: http://www.charleycrockett.com/
Doc Robinson – Ring Of Love
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Album: Ring of Love was self-released on April 20.
Review Snippet: Backyard bbq break-up music.
Web Site: https://www.docrobinsonofficial.com/
Peter More – Caddis Moon
Hometown: Austin, TX
Album: First single from his debut album produced by Donald Fagen (Steely Dan).
Review Snippet: “Brings to mind folk-rock greats like Neil Young… with a new and vibrant energy.”
Website: https://petermoremusic.com/
Pine The Pilcrow – Only Ghosts
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Album: This is from their 2nd EP “Only Ghosts”. Found on Bandcamp.
Review Snippet: Resting below the surface of atmospheric-folk is an undercurrent of sorrow and introspection that pushes and pulls at the record’s core.
Website: https://pinethepilcrow.bandcamp.com/
Doc Fell & Co. – Slim Says
Hometown: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Album: From their album “Heaven, Hell Or Oklahoma” currently on Apple Music.
Review Snippet: . “You can hear influences of classic country singers, from Willie Nelson to Johnny Cash. In fact, “Peace Maker” might give you the same chills you get when you listen to The Highwaymen’s “Highwayman.” It’s like The Quick and The Dead for the ears. Heaven, Hell or Oklahoma is one hell of an album.”
Website: https://www.docfellmusic.com/
The Naked Sun – Burke Hollow
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Album: Their debut album “At War With Shadows” was self-released in January.
Review Snippet: . The Naked Sun may or may not have coined the phrase, but “honest rock” has unquestionably been their ethos since their start back in 2011—and few bands embody its spirit like they do. With songs that echo the rawness and sincerity of the cities around which its members grew up—Detroit, Baltimore, Philadelphia—the band blends the basics of roots rock and folk with layers of bolstering piano and organ, intricate pedal steel leads, and melodic choruses backed by satisfying vocal harmonies. Rooted in the songwriting of frontman Andrew Wesley Harris, The Naked Sun strive equally toward Petty’s pop genius, Springsteen’s storytelling, Dylan’s social consciousness, and the energy of My Morning Jacket.
Website: http://wearethenakedsun.com/
Katie Kittermaster – T-Shirt
Hometown: Kent, England
Album: This may be her third or fourth recorded song. She’s 17!
Review Snippet: 16 year old singer-songwriter from Kent, Katie Kittermaster. Although still a teenager Katie’s vocals are haunting and distinctive. Her songwriting is based on her personal experiences, which resonate strongly with her peers
Website: https://www.katiekittermaster.com/
Mike Legere – Yourself
Hometown: Toronto via Nova Scotia
Album: From the debut album “Ourselves in Public” out June 8
Review Snippet:Nova Scotian multi-instrumentalist/
Website: https://mikelegere.bandcamp.com/
Storie Grubb – Dance, Dance, Dance
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Album: “The Swill Herds” was self-released last Friday.
Review Snippet: Experimental Folk Rock Music with a twist of Punk…or put simply Antifolk.
Website: http://www.storiegrubb.com
Ben Glover – What You Love Will Break Your Heart
Hometown: Glenham, Northern Ireland
Album: From the album “Shorebound” self-released last week.
Review Snippet: “Soulful and thought provoking, the weaving of Irish roots and Americana is a winner.”
Website: https://www.benglover.co.uk
Jack Symes – City Fog
Hometown: Pasadena, California
Album: From the forthcoming debut album “Songs For Moms”.
Review Snippet: Here we are, Songs for Moms. I’m really excited for this album. I’ve picked 12 songs to record, and they’re all sorts of pretty, sad, cheerful, beachy, and peachy.
Next Time in LA: Most of June check out his Facebook page for the Surfrider Tour – tune into Laurel Canyon Radio for more information.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/jack.symes
Greyhounds – Learning To Love
Hometown: Austin, TX
Album: From the album “Cheyenne Valley Drive” self-released.
Review Snippet: Greyhounds are that rare act that with foot in the past and one foot in the future and plenty of style to boot. For 15 years the Austin duo of keyboardist Anthony Farrell and guitarist Andrew Trube have been quietly refining a sound rooted in funk, soul, Texas blues and R&B that is also fresh and original.
Website: http://www.greyhoundsmusic.com/
Horse Feathers – Don’t Mean To Pry
Hometown: Portland, OR
Album: From their album “Appreciation”
Review Snippet: The Portland chamber-folk group are tinkering with new sounds, major keys, faster tempos, and different emotional textures. Their palette is more expansive and more ambitious, drawing elements from tango and doo-wop, jazz and ’50s pop.
Website: http://horsefeatherstheband.com/
Kim Lowings And The Greenwood – In Spirit
Hometown: Stourbridge UK
Album: From the album “The Wild And Wicked Youth” on Greenwood Records.
Review Snippet: Punchy and authentic.
Website: https://www.kimlowings.com/
Alison Bencar – Fade
Hometown: Nashville via Cleveland
Album: From her second album “On The Run” just out on ABBE Records.
Review Snippet: On the Run is vibey Outlaw Pop with a retro soul. You will hear some of Allison’s influences like Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves and The Eagles to name a few.
Website: http://allisonbencar.com
