The Tallest Man On Earth’s upcoming LP Dark Bird Is Home is set to release May 12, via Dead Oceans, but NPR is streaming the album in full, two weeks before the release. The artist’s fourth album overall, Dark Bird Is Home marks the first time the Swedish musician has paired with others to illuminate […]
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The Tallest Man On Earth Debuts “Sagres”
February 25th, 2015 
Mike Giegerich Almost three years since the release of There’s No Leaving Now, Swedish folk artist The Tallest Man on Earth is in the process of promoting his brand new record, Dark Bird is Home. Earlier this week, he debuted “Sagres,” and after multiple listens, it is safe to say the first glimpse of Dark Bird does not disappoint. […]
The Tallest Man on Earth Announces New Album ‘Dark Bird Is Home’
February 10th, 2015 Nina Corcoran Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, is back and ready to strum until his fingers bleed. The folk revivalist and Dylan reincarnation has announced a brand new album is on the way. The album, titled Dark Bird Is Home, drops May 12 via Dead Oceans. It serves as his follow-up to 2012’s There’s No […]
UTG PREMIERE: Marcus Blacke’s self-titled LP is haunting and full of soul
May 5th, 2016 Brian Leak Today, we have the honor of bringing you the newest release from self-proclaimed “Gothic folk” singer-songwriter Marcus Blacke. Hailing from Port Macquarie in the Mid North Coast area of New South Wales, Australia, Blacke crafts hauntingly beautiful folk and Americana with vocals that will undoubtedly draw comparisons to the distinctive and ofttimes nasally delivery of […]
Harriet Share New Single, “Bent”
November 25th, 2015 Kyle Florence LA-based four-piece Harriet have graced fans with “Bent,” a glistening new track that will almost certainly conjure quick comparisons to The Tallest Man On Earth, The Shins, and other like-minded acts. Stream it below, and let us know what you think in the comments section. The group’s newest single is taken from their upcoming LP, […]
Bon Iver Will Return This Summer
May 27th, 2015 James Shotwell In the four years since Bon Iver exited the spotlight, many fans have wondered if the critically adored folk group would ever bless the world with another release. It’s a fear and worry that started when — in an interview with Australia’s Triple J radio while promoting his Volcano Choir album — group mastermind Justin […]
Justin Vernon’s Eaux Claires Music and Art Festival Unveils 40-Band Lineup
February 11th, 2015 Kyle Florence Back in October, we brought you the news that Justin Vernon would be hosting a two-day music festival, Eaux Claires Music and Art Festival, this coming summer in his hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Now, several months later, the Bon Iver frontman has finally shared the event’s official lineup. Check it out by following the […]
REVIEW: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World – ‘Self-Titled’
June 30th, 2014 Brian Leak Artist: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World Album: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World Genre: Folk, Acoustic, Indie Matt Townsend and his extensive backing band have burst onto the folk scene with an impressive 9-track debut that spans 46 minutes of a dozen instruments and various voices coming together to create […]
SPIRIT VISION PRESENTS: Wildkin – “Everywhere I Go”
May 29th, 2013 Brian Leak Welcome to Spirit Vision Presents. This is a brand new series that will feature live performances in studio by an array of talented artists. We’ve teamed up with Ben Rosett and Ian Jennings of Spirit Vision Studios and the band Strawberry Girls to bring you some music to appreciate by musicians you may or may not have heard. We’re doing this […]
Official Lollapalooza Lineup Revealed
April 11th, 2012 James Shotwell The organizers of Lollapalooza have officially unveiled the lineup for this year’s return to Chicago’s Grant Park 8/3-8/5. Appearing to be pretty much the exact lineup that was circling as a rumor not too long ago, the 2012 lineup for Lollapalooza promises headline appearances from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Black Keys, and Jack […]
RUMOR: Lollapalooza Line-Up Leaks
April 9th, 2012 Tyler Osborne So there are a lot of rumors running around today that the Chicago based music festival Lollapalooza’s lineup leaked online. This claim has been made a few times before, but it was supposedly on MTV Brasil before it got pulled, as well as being reported on other Brazil based blogs. Why Brazil? Hell if I […]
STREAM: Side Saddle – ‘The Postcard’ EP
March 20th, 2014 Amber Wade If your day has been off to a disappointing start, Ian McGuinness is here to change that with a delightful dose of alt-folk. His solo project Side Saddle is releasing The Postcard EP next week, but it’s currently streaming on American Songwriter. This EP is a perfect soundtrack for the first day of spring. Fans of […]