The leaves are changing, and tan lines are fading! October is here, and we all know what that means. Prepare yourself for a barrage of apple picking Instagrams, decorative gourds, and pumpkin spice (I drink my coffee black, just to be clear). And as fun as looking at pictures of dogs in Halloween costumes may be, if, like me, you are longing for the last days of summer, I have a treat for you (and I promise, no tricks). Continue reading
Category: Americana
Buzzing: “Healing” by Upstate
I had the pleasure of encountering Upstate this past January when I attended one of their shows by happenstance at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. Formerly known as Upstate Rubdown, the Hudson Valley based band released Healing on February 8, 2019. The album is their first since adding vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Allison Olender to the group and was produced by Wood Brothers’ percussionist Jano Rix. Continue reading
BUZZING: “Thank You” by Odell Fox
About a year-and-a-half ago, former schoolmates and friends Raph Odell Shapiro, Jenner Snow Fox, and Hans Theodore Bilger relocated to Austin, Texas to continue their work as members of the folk Americana trio Odell Fox. Since then, they’ve spent countless weeks away from home, performing shows and building up a steady fan base across the country. We have one extended stop in particular, Nashville, Tennessee, (and the work of producer Kai Welch) to thank for today’s release of Odell Fox’s first album, Thank You. Continue reading
SOMETHING SWEET: Luck Mansion Sessions – Parker Millsap and Sarah Jarosz
Start the day right by listening to something sweet! While this collaboration between solo artists Parker Millsap and Sarah Jarosz was released in March and is not exactly the buzz of the day, I’ve been listening to these remarkable young musicians nonstop lately and wanted to share their music with you. Continue reading
BUZZING: “Medicine Man” by Odell Fox
Earlier today, Austin, Texas based folk Americana trio Odell Fox released “Medicine Man,” the first song off their forthcoming album Thank You, exclusively on Bandcamp. Continue reading