There is something very infectious about the middle-eastern style of Israeli singer-songwriter Roy Dahan’s folk-pop. It’s as if he has taken his homeland and transformed it into American popular culture while retaining the spiritual essence of the former. That is very evident on State Of Mind from his May 2011 long-player, Some Of This Life. The rhythms are unique, the inclusion of the cello such a beautiful touch and Roy Dahan has a magnificent voice too. You can find a little information on Roy Dahan…
Read MoreIn the genre of indie folk, the practitioners are plentiful, but none more talented than The Year Of The Buffalo. This Columbus, Ohio four-piece features tight harmonies, electrifying lead vocals and masterfully played instruments. You can hear this all for yourself, here on Vagabond, from the band’s six song, October 2012 released EP, Darling Laney. You can connect with The Year Of The Buffalo, by visiting their Facebook page. To purchase the EP, visit the band’s bandcamp.com site. Check out this great indie…
Read MoreJammin’ Uke player, Julia Nunes, released her full-length, Settle Down at the beginning of February 2012. Stay Awake is the lead off track and was actually released earlier in 2012 as a single, which this video was used to promote. Now that the full-length is out, there’s no need to hesitate. You can find more information on Julia Nunes by visiting her web site, complete with all social and purchase links. Give Julia a listen! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreSweet, simple folk-pop melodies with sincere delivery. That should be the by-line for Jennah Barry’s long-player, Young Men. Slow Dance paints a picture of a waiting (wife, girlfriend, lover) who want’s her man to come and dance with her when he gets home. It’s that simple, but the melody is so catchy that it will be echoing in your head long after the song finishes. Check out Jennah Barry on her Facebook, MySpace or Bandcamp sites. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreFloridian four-piece indie-folk troupe Chasing Jonah is fronted by the beautiful voice of Ashley Dudukovich and explores life and living in this troubled age. Here on Run, from the 2012 4-song EP And The Clocks Moved, Ashley’s expressive voice slips neatly in front of the story but never over shadows it. This is indie-folk music in its finest form. You can pick up the entire EP or the single from i-tunes by visiting the band on their web site. Here you will also find…
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