Tag: Folk
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This Isn’t Rage, It’s Too Specific – The Hand, Annabelle Dinda
I’ve been trying to spend less time scrolling through Instagram Reels in an attempt to save my brain cells – but sometimes it really does come in clutch. During one doom-scrolling marathon, I came across @brielleetta covering a snippet of a song on acoustic guitar. The lyrics were poignant, and the melody immediately captivated me.…
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I’ve Seen the Willow Trees – Lindsey Troy
Two years after announcing the split of Deap Vally, singer Lindsey Troy has released her first solo single, “I’ve Seen the Willow Trees.”Channelling her connection with nature, she exchanges her previous punk vocal style for a ’70s folk meets 2010s electro-pop sound, creating a new sense of nostalgia. Showcasing the layers of her talent and…
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Dreamy Debut – Dreamboat Annie – Heart
Through the haze of Nag Champa, Heart crash-landed in 1975 with their debut album, Dreamboat Annie. Formerly known as The Army, they brought in two new recruits: sisters Ann Wilson, with her raging lead vocals, and Nancy Wilson, shredding on guitar. As a new group on the scene, they showcased their versatility through a concertina…
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Wolf Alice – The Clearing – How to Blow Your Load Releasing Singles
I was really excited for the release of Wolf Alice’s fourth studio album. When I reviewed the first two singles a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the contrast between the tracks and admittedly turned on by their new ‘70s rock aesthetic. However, after listening to the album in full, I fear they…
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He Not Busy Being Born… Is Being Filmed – A Complete Unknown.
Bob Dylan – God, or Judas? Bob Dylan is a notoriously private and cagey character, especially for someone who has garnered such success, a Nobel Prize winner of literature no less. In 2025, James Mangold took on the task of directing A Complete Unknown, giving audiences a backstage pass to the rise of Bob Dylan,…