Miley Cyrus is the icon of our generation: “Doll Parts,” Plastic Hearts and being wise beyond her years
For those of you who know me, I am an avid (and shameless) fan of Miley Cyrus. I’ve been on a Miley spiral for the past few days and can’t […]
Tag Archives: Folk
“Tooth & Nail” (From Cambodian Rock Band) (Dengue Fever Cover)
A little stripped-down harmonic piece from Cambodian Rock Band. This was posted earlier this weekend on my Instagram, but thank you Jenapher Zheng (@jenapherzheng) and Kaitlyn Fee (@pressfae) for letting […]
“Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac Cover) (One Woman Band Instrumental)
This song has always been one of my favorite go-to’s and I’m happy to have finally recorded a bit of a one woman band full band instrumental (because I’m the […]
Mandy Moore is Back with ‘Silver Landings’: An Intimate Four-Night Residency at Bootleg Theater
Mandy Moore performs her new record ‘Silver Landings,’ due March 6, with an intimate four-night residency with friends at the Bootleg Theater. Y’all. My tween self is dying. It’s been […]
Sister trio Joseph’s blend of mesmerizing powerhouse vocals and harmonies set off the Fonda Theatre
The indie folk-pop trio, made up of sisters Natalie Closner Schepman and twins Meegan and Allie Closner, have made waves for themselves for their mesmerizing, powerhouse vocals and killer harmonies. […]
Haley Heynderickx Is Indie Folk’s Refreshing New Artist On The Rise
The Portland-based Filipino-American artist, who blends folk, rock, classical and punk, is already making a name for herself. “You must all be freelancers,” Portland singer-songwriter Haley Heynderickx said to the […]
Ray LaMontagne Invites Us To Be “Part Of The Light”
The soulful singer-songwriter performs a meditative collection of songs that forces listeners to look ahead, instead of back. Ray LaMontagne has no interest in looking back. A singer-songwriter known for his […]
Handsome Ghost’s heartfelt electronic folk music hit home at the Troubadour
Handsome Ghost is an indie-pop duo doing something different. With the heart of acoustic folk storytelling blended with catchy electronic beats and rhythmic grooves, frontman/primary songwriter Tim Noyes and producer/multi-instrumentalist […]
Thao Nguyen (of The Get Down Stay Down) tells mother’s migration story in “Nobody Dies”
In the summer of 2015, indie folk band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down took a trip to Vietnam during one of their tour dates to commemorate the 20th […]
Maggie Rogers reimagines debut hits in Tiny Desk Concert
Get ready to get vulnerable, because Maggie Rogers’ stripped down Tiny Desk Concert is just as heartwarming as her breakout moment with Pharrell. Maggie Rogers is one of those few […]
Maybe I’m “Shy That Way” (Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz Cover)
I’ve gone through lots of changes as of late. I packed my bags, said goodbye to my little hometown in the Bay Area, moved into my friend’s extra room in […]
Magic Giant Interview: Indie folk Festival-Rockers Strive to Uplift with Debut Album “In the Wind”
Los Angeles-based indie folk trio Magic Giant is more than their colorful bandanas, tribal-print capes and furry shawls. They’re all about love and community. With uplifting anthems that often drive communal singing, dancing […]
Thao (of The Get Down Stay Down) plays impressive solo show at The Chapel
Playing live in an abandoned mortuary sounds intimate enough, yet when a woman takes the stage all on her own to a sold-out crowd of fans eagerly hanging onto every note, chills can start […]
Maggie Rogers delivers promising future with “Dog Years”
After the release of her standout single “Alaska” last summer — which received Pharrell Williams’ very public approval — the release of a follow-up track has been long anticipated. As with any second […]
Yuna comes into her own and transforms the Mezzanine on “Chapters” tour
It’s closing in on midnight on a Saturday in San Francisco. The Mezzanine night club is packed. Some are dancing to the smooth house music of the resident DJ while others eagerly huddle up […]
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