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Thanks to BroadwayWorld for this post of the Chris J Norwood & The Knockdown Dragout cover of the Otis Redding classic "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song).”
New album 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘶𝘵 drops (hee hee) on February 9.
Big Takeover shares "Unnatural," Loose Wing's new "poppy reckoning with mortality"
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“This song is about reckoning with mortality… a poppy reckoning with mortality.”
The third single from 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺 by Loose Wing makes clear that this album is filled with a variety of styles and sounds, all held together by the quality of the writing and performances.
Head over to The Big Takeover to listen to the track, which “[recalls] Neko Case or Low… set loose through the lens of Throwing Muses. Fans of PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, and Guided By Voices will also understand.”
Go here to pre-save the track and pre-order the album on LP or CD (November 10, Drums & Wires Recordings.)
York Calling discovers the "truly arresting" new track from Charlie Belle
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"'What Is This' opens in a dreamy way, somewhat disguising the depth of its story. This track is truly arresting."
More from Charlie Belle via York Calling.
Charlie Belle's new single, writes Obscure Sound, is "grippingly relatable"
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Obscure Sound on "What Is This," the new single from Charlie Belle: "Grippingly relatable… The Brooklyn-based duo of Jendayi and Gyasi Bonds thoroughly impress here, balancing a meditative pop production alongside coming-of-age lyrics reflective of their personal self-growth and experiences."
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CLOUT unveils Charlie Belle's powerful new single, "What Is This"
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So proud of Jendayi and Gyasi and this fantastic new Charlie Belle single "What Is This," out today.
CLOUT reports: "‘What Is This’ is a track that exemplifies everything that makes their sound and style feel so impactful and real, with the duo exploring the anxiety that comes with being young and Black in a post-George Floyd world."
KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" is "All Through The Night" by The Chapin Sisters
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"'All Through The Night' was originally written as a lullaby for the eldest child of Abigail of The Chapin Sisters but when you take a closer listen, you can hear why it has become an anthem."
"All Through The Night" is "Today's Top Tune" for September 12 at KCRW! Listen now!
For The Rabbits premieres Loose Wing's "Capital Alphabet," which displays the Seattle quartet's "gritty take on indie pop"
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Sam at For The Rabbits totally getting it about the new Loose Wing single "Capital Alphabet," saying:
"Loose Wing seem to be asking questions that really cut close to the bone. Claire Tucker’s own take on 'contemporary humanity' isn’t a scathing takedown, it’s an arm around the shoulder, a question asked, can we change things? Can we be better to one another? And when she sings it with such beauty and gusto, it’s hard not to believe for the duration of a three-minute pop song that anything is possible."
I mean, YES!
Go here for the LP/CD Pre-Order. cc: Drums & Wires Recordings
Glide highlights Fuckleberry Hinn's "shimmering guitars and catchy hooks"
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"The shimmering guitars and catchy hooks will be sure to draw you in to check out the rest of their 22-track debut album 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳/𝘕𝘰𝘳."
More with the memorably named Fuckleberry Hinn, this time from our friends at Glide Magazine. Click for your life, and be sure to stream “Nobody” on your favorite platform.
Popmatters premieres "All Through The Night," the new "gorgeous singalong tune" from The Chapin Sisters
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"The gorgeous singalong tune is... a warm embrace of positive affirmations... the intimate nature of its delivery makes a memorable mark."
Thank you to Jonathan at PopMatters for the thoughtful words this morning about "All Through The Night," the latest single by The Chapin Sisters, out this Friday, August 18.
The lullaby-turned-anthem that Abigail wrote for her daughter features the contributions of Rusty Santos (Animal Collective) and Noah Kittinger (Bedroom).
Brooklyn Vegan gets behind Fuckleberry Hinn's "dreamy guitar pop"
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"''Nobody' is gorgeous, dreamy guitar pop," says BrooklynVegan. I couldn't agree more (though I disagree with the criticism of the name Fuckleberry Hinn).
Stream it on your favorite profile here. The band’s 22-track debut 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳/𝘕𝘰𝘳 arrives September 1.
Treble premieres "Nobody," Fuckleberry Hinn's "gorgeously dreamy indie pop gem"
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I love "Nobody" by Norwegian band Fuckleberry Hinn for the exact reasons that Jeff at Treble states in his premiere of the song this morning:
"A gorgeously dreamy indie pop gem that finds a middle ground between the intricate melancholy of Elliott Smith (note the name of their album 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 / 𝘕𝘰𝘳) and the psychedelic whimsy of the Elephant 6 collective. It’s rich in gorgeous layers of sound, thick organs whirring beneath jangly guitars and bittersweet vocals."
Follow the link in comments to listen now! Order the gatefold 2XLP, out September 1, and pre-save "Nobody" here before its release on Monday.
Lonesome Highway praises Milly Raccoon's new "charming patchwork collection... unlike anything else" that's come out in 2023
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"You’d expect this album to genre-swing from one place to another, and that’s exactly what it does, most impressively... Beauty is often born out of chaos and that’s certainly the case with this charming record."
Milly Raccoon is in today's Lonesome Highway album reviews!
Tonic Grain features "brilliant singer-songwriter" Milly Raccoon
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Scaring Pets With Explosives Day. Now for some more kind words about Milly Raccoon. This from Tonic Grain:
"Brilliant singer-songwriter Milly Raccoon has shared her entrancing new single… [It] flourishes with a spellbinding wistfulness [and] conveys the atmosphere of a sacred, intimate ritual. Milly Raccoon’s delicate, nostalgic vocals embody her quaint and creative style."
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York Calling shares the "ethereal and mystical" new Milly Raccoon clip
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"Ethereal and mystical... uses her vocals perfectly. The violin is particularly stunning... a true must listen."
Heartfelt words about Milly Raccoon today from York Calling about her Celtic-flavored single "Offering To The Fae," out now.
See the video! Milly plays a record release show this Saturday at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge in Nashville. RSVP here.
Milly Raccoon conjures spirits on "Offering To The Fae," streaming now on Glide Mag
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"Milly conjures spirits through her lyrics while musically combining bluegrass, folk, old timey music, hymns, tribal percussion, and her Celtic roots to make for a sound that is completely unique."
More praise for Milly Raccoon as Glide Magazine premieres "Offering To The Fae," which Milly explains she wrote "soon after I had embarked on an intensive study of natural magic, which included making ceremonial offerings to nature spirits."
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