Category: folk
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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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drop cherries – billie marten
Billie Marten’s Drop Cherries is a quiet love story. A romance hidden in nature. In her words, “it’s for anyone who didn’t think that love existed, ’cause I certainly didn’t.” Released in April 2023 via Fiction, the North Yorkshire artist’s fourth album returns to her folk roots and the evolutionary journey she has taken on the way. We…
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taurus playlist
Whew, it’s finally Taurus season. We have officially moved out of the seemingly chaotic and fast-paced Aries season, and now it’s time to slow down, relax, and indulge in life’s simplest pleasures. Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus, so everything this season revolves around love, beauty, and money. Represented by the bull, Tauruses…
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the last of us
-SPOILER WARNING- Last summer, I raved to anyone who looked my way about The Last of Us and The Last of Us 2, a video game saga. After playing them both, I was desperate to vent to someone other than my brother, who didn’t have any context to understand my comments. Now, all my frustrations—and…
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a guide to taylor swift’s openers
The time has finally come. Taylor Swift has finally kicked off her “Eras” Tour, her first since 2018. If you recall her last tour, the “1989” Tour, Swift managed to surprise her crowd nearly every show with a guest appearance. However, this tour comes with no surprises, as she announced that nine different artists were…
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dizzy spells – faerie (christine lam)
Faerie, otherwise known as Christine Lam, is a self-taught musician from the Big Apple (New York). Where many good things begin, Lam eased her way into the music scene by posting covers on YouTube. After a taste of success, she honed into her songwriting during college as a way to express the ups and downs…
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kaleah lee
In late January on a Monday night, I had the chance to speak with Vancouver native Kaleah Lee on a zoom call. Though soft spoken, Lee made it easy to talk to her – it was like making a new friend. Kaleah Lee is one of our chosen Emerging Artists and someone we feel deserves…
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