Category: folk
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Five Lesser Known LGBTQ+ Artists to Check Out This Pride Month
A majority of the music that I listen to nowadays happens to be by LGBTQ+ artists. I have realized that there are so many artists I adore that deserve more support, especially from the community. Here are some lesser known queer musicians I recommend checking out this pride month and some of my favorite songs…
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Three New Artists You’ve Never Heard Of
After beginning this series a couple of weeks ago, I knew I wanted to introduce a couple more artists to the mix. This version specifically focuses on duos and groups that I have been recently loving, primarily focusing on indie and indie-rock groups. These artists blur the lines between genres, making their music irresistible and…
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amen! – hemlock concert and EP review
Sunday night in an offbeat bar, I’m here to attend hemlock‘s EP release party in New Orleans, Louisiana. Saturn Bar is an eclectic dive bar–two stories high and accompanied by an attached backyard patio. Some may say it looks run down and raggedy, but I like to think of it as a well lived-in bar…
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A Melancholic Reflection on Love and Closure: A Review on Liang Lawrence’s “Eulogy”
There’s a scene in every rom-com that feels familiar, even if we haven’t lived it ourselves. It’s when the girl (or main character) has just bared her soul, only to realize she was the only one truly listening. Whether she’s at home or on public transportation heading back, the weather has shifted from sunshine to…
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Subtle Love: A Review of Lucky Break’s “Honeysuckle”
Listening to this song, we are reminded of the simplicity and purity of love, where a mere phrase like “share this walk with me” embodies a sincere longing for authentic connection, unencumbered by expectations.
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold
In a narrow alleyway in Tokyo, there is a café known as Funiculi Funicula. Here, patrons can embark on a journey to either the past or the future, provided they adhere to a strict set of rules. Only one seat in the café facilitates time travel, which becomes available when its usual occupant, a ghost,…
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hometown music series – delaware
The first state houses a population of just over one million people, less than most major cities. For clarification purposes, it’s worth noting that the ratio of chickens to humans in Delaware is 200:1. As far as venues go, there are boardwalk bandstands that book cover bands and some local artists every summer; the Freeman Arts…
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Bored of your music? We got you covered
Do you ever open your go-to music streaming app and feel lost in your own music library? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love listening to music and making playlists, I often find myself feeling burnt out by the sheer amount of musical content available to me. I end up feeling…
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capricorn playlist
Hello, hello! Happy holidays, and welcome to Capricorn season! I hope everyone is having fun and spreading the holiday cheer, because we are now transitioning into the determined and ambitious spirit of the Capricorn. During this time, the disciplined nature of Capricorn takes center stage, encouraging us to set meaningful goals, embrace responsibility, and cultivate…
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runo plum caffeinated corner
One of my favorite pieces of art this year is “earlier from ’20” by runo plum. This body of work was created during her time spent writing alone for the year of 2020. The ep is a captivating blend of lo-fi, folk, and indie rock that is filled with emotion and personal reflection. It’s a…
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I Adore You, yebba’s Waterfall
One of my favorite pastimes is watching videos of people tap glitter-filled brushes from a few feet above the camera. The sparkles float down in slow motion, and it looks like you’re entering a portal to another universe. That’s what Yebba’s “Waterfall (I Adore You)” feels like to me. Backed by light percussion, the song…
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A Deep Dive Into Hozier’s Album, Unreal Unearth
There are two things that I have a profound affection for: music and literature. Hozier skillfully and elegantly blends these two in his latest album, Unreal Unearth. Drawing inspiration from Dante’s Inferno, Hozier melds Dante’s odyssey through the Nine Circles of Hell with motifs of affection, heartbreak, and finding beauty in both darkness and light.…
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Ruston Kelly’s The Weakness is a Silver Lining in a Sky of Darkness
The Weakness is both familiar and boundary-pushing for Ruston Kelly. The “Dirt Emo” singer-songwriter has long since proved his ability as more than just an Americana/Folk writer (Radio Cloud’s Blink-182-ness is undeniable). Still, songs like the lead single, “The Weakness,” and the title track, “Michael Keaton,” put an exclamation point on that fact. Those who…
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planet song – margot liotta
Margot Liotta, a singer-songwriter, has recently released a new single titled “Planet Song.” The title is quite fitting as it builds on the soft and dreamy sound introduced in her debut EP, No Fun At Parties, released last year. The song, an acoustic ballad about “blaming the stars,” according to Liotta, makes the listener feel…
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Blake Ruby and His Endless Love Letter Album, She
A never-ending love letter. That is how I would describe how I felt after listening to the Blake Ruby album. She simplistically creates a place where love is forever and hope can carve out a new existence. With every song, Blake expresses and illustrates his love for his wife, while also creating art that can…
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