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M. Ward’s Latest Solo LP, Deeply Soothing Folk

By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru M.Ward recently premiered More Rain, his eighth solo album, to an eager audience. Known largely for his work as half of “She and Him,” Ward’s talent is overflowing and each of his many projects is superbly great. It is worth noting that singing is not Ward’s only talent; he […]

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Jo Kroger — Singer-Songwriter, or Storyteller

By Liza Jill Meyers of Indie Band Guru Something about Jo Kroger’s “Simplest” reminds me of a child’s first experiences of a summer day at the beach or their first family road-trip. Maybe it reminds me of my own childhood: windows down, playing my favorite song on a winding worn-out cassette in the car, anticipating […]

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Jordan Klassen’s “Javelin” is Beautiful and Optimistic

By Lauren Wisbeski of Indie Band Guru Jordan Klassen is a folk artist originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. His latest work, Javelin, was recorded just outside of El Paso, Texas. Just a reminder that music transcends most things, including geography. Javelin is filled with tracks that feel supernatural and speak to humankind’s shared origins. Klassen […]

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Side Saddle Takes to Kickstarter

Side Saddle has been knocking around the greater New York City metropolitan area, gigging consistently and putting out albums, since 2014. Based in Astoria, Queens, the contemplative indie rockers have their hearts in simpler times and quieter places — an earnest love of country, folk, and Americana, without irony or pretension, help define their sound. […]

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The Bergamot Release Ambitious New LP, “Tones”

By Jessica Roblin of Indie Band Guru Tones, the latest full length from The Bergamot, wasn’t an easy album to review. There was a certain disconnect between songs on the album that made it difficult to fully enjoy, appreciate, or write about. Regardless, I can see what the duo was attempting to do here and […]