Tagged: singer-songwriter

I hope this song will guide you home.

kris orlowski

Covers of “Such Great Heights,” will never, ever get old.

Listen to one of my favorite musicians hailing out of the Pacific Northwest, Kris Orlowski, and his momentous interpretation of one of the most popular Postal Service track there is. Gorgeous. And it’s name your price!

Check out the rest of Independent Clauses’ celebration of making it online for 10 years and the album, Give Up, here.

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Always adore and endure.

laurel

Always looking for the new Lana Del Rey..

Simply known as Laurel, this singer-songwriter has quickly gained the attention of many with only two singles released. Well produced, and mostly heavy on the lovesick content – Laurel’s sound is easily accessible to listeners. As she’s currently working hard at getting a debut album out soon, I’m hoping we get a few more singles out of her – perhaps some remixes as well…

[Sunday Listening] Time & Pocket Change – Heather Maloney

One of my favorite things is going to see a band I am familiar with live and then falling in love with another artist on the bill. I love the connection, surprise, and then spending time listening to even more music I haven’t heard before.

Last week I was lucky to catch Darlingside in Philadelphia and managed to get their early enough to listen to opener, Heather Maloney. With such a folky, unique voice – I was immediately struck. The tightness of her two other bandmates helps her vocals truly stand out and lead the show. Her set was bouncy and spirited, leaving me almost disappointed when it was eventually coming to an end.

With a new release due out in January, listen below to her remarkable album, Time & Change. 

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It was us against the world.

There’s something so gripping about the low-quality of Madeline Adams’ song, “Against the World and

Losing the Battle.” It could be the grouped female vocals, simple acoustic strumming, or the raw and bitterly honest lyrics that fall out of Adam’s mouth.

I could listen to this song every single day.

Against the World and Losing the Battle – Madeline Adams

Right-click and enjoy.

BONUS: scrounged up a couple of other songs floating around the internet for you all…

30 Days – Madeline Adams

To Hell And Back – Madeline Adams

Johnny Cash – Madeline Adams

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Live Art: Ray LaMontagne

I’ve got some more wonderful sketches for you from Philadelphia-local, Diane Roka. This time she captured Ray LaMontagne when he was at WXPN’s Free At Noon series.

LaMontagne is what I’d like to call a classic American singer-songwriter. Music has always been part of his family yet, Ray never paid much attention to it until his adult life when he was inspired by Stephen Still’s album, Manassas. And now, with back to back solid album releases, his most recent, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise, helped gain him an acclaimed Grammy award.

Listen and download a handful of my favorite tracks and stay connected with him via Twitter.

Beg Steal or Borrow – Ray LaMontagne

You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

Sarah – Ray LaMontagne

Trouble – Ray LaMontagne

Right-click and enjoy.

   

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Live Art: Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg has made a definitive name for herself in the art and entertainment world, besides being the daughter of notable European parents. With a famous actress as a mother and a French singer for a father, it’s no wonder Gainsbourg had seamlessly entered the industry when she was merely 15 years old.

Fast forward some years into adulthood and Gainsbourg still has not let up. With multiple film parts and releasing a fourth album last winter (among other amazing collaborations), she appears to still be making her way all over the world performing for the masses. Diane Roka was there earlier this year when the singer/songwriter performed at TLA here in Philadelphia. Grab a handful of music below and check out the rest of Diane’s sketches below.

The Songs That We Sing – Charlotte Gainsbourg

Jamais – Charlotte Gainsbourg

Got To Let Go - Charlotte Gainsbourg ft. Charlie Fink (Noah & The Whale)

There’s actually quite a bit of fabulous remixes out there as well…

Trick Pony (Boys Noize Remix) – Charlotte Gainsbourg

Paradisco (Francophilippe Remix) – Charlotte Gainsbourg

Right-click and enjoy.

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Slow down you say, it’s not a race.

Finding Thomas Calder (aka The Trouble With Templeton) deep within the “Australia” tag on bandcamp was quite the treasure. His richly acoustic and folk sound just resonates so warmly and was something my ears quickly drew towards.

Bleeders is the title of The Trouble With Templeton’s debut album, nine melodic tracks that are perfect for those early, slow starts to your day. Minimal in effortless ways, there’s short bursts of passion much like in older-Damien Rice and Guggenheim Grotto tracks. Listen below to Bleeders and keep track of him here.

BONUS: a newer and crashing free track, right-click to download.

Someday Soon – The Trouble With Templeton

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Punchlines from the night before.

Yep. This is what I wanted to wake up to.

So unassuming this Jon Lindsay is, with his benign use of layering instruments (those horns came out of nowhere!). I dig all of it. “Vapor” comes from Lindsay’s upcoming LP #2, Summer Wilderness Program, which will sure be taking us in many different directions.

Feel good pop can never hurt, right? Stay tuned over at his Facebook page for more information on the upcoming release.

Vapor – Jon Lindsay

Right-click and enjoy.

Wake me up when you mean it.

Elegant and minimal, Australian singer-songwriter, Siobhan stuns our ears in her newest track, “Don’t Take Her Heart If You’re Gonna Let Her Down.”

Sometimes all it takes is charming female vocals and a light keyboard melody to put a smile on my face. As one of Melbourne’s “2012 artists to watch,” Siobhan is gearing up to release her debut album, Solider Heart, on May 23rd.  Anyone coming of age into a world that’s full of transition, challenges, perseverance, and strength will truly relate to her musical observations of the complexities of moving into adulthood.

Enjoy.