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PopMatters Premieres New Music from the Good Graces

The Good Graces. Photo by John McNicholas

The story goes that the Good Graces started on an impulse, when Kim Ware bought her acoustic guitar, Buzzy, from Lakewood Antiques Market in 2006. The artist was well regarded as a drummer in the Atlanta scene, but she and Buzzy proved to be a perfect duo as songs began to flow out from them. Now, the Good Graces are a revered indie-folk collective known for delivering evocative songwriting, and in those regards, “Snow Angels” is no different. The song strikes a chord of spiritual beauty about keeping ties with your loved ones even after they’ve gone. It hits a poignant blend of emotions in the subtle buildup towards its crescendo, where Ware’s reflective vocals are met by a broad stroke of folk instrumentation that, together, evoke their full sentiment.

by Baby Robot Media

PopMatters premieres Sofia Talvik’s new song “Wrapped in Paper”

Since debuting in the early aughts, Sofia Talvik has garnered recognition for her vocal clarity. A keen songwriter, the indie folk artist crafts beautiful soundscapes of subtle, rootsy timbres that place the pristine storyteller’s voice at their center. In this case of developing savvy arrangements that highlight her haunting vocals, the roots music that Talvik develops is of a similar tapestry to Joni Mitchell, tapping into that same knack for soul-stirring clarity and resonance. Between, however, is something of a different nature. Open-air production sets the scene for an evocative and atmospheric release from the Swedish folk artist, coming in the form of an upcoming album, Paws of a Bear.

by Baby Robot Media

Atwood Magazine Premieres New Music From Josh Rennie-Hynes

Josh Rennie-Hynes. Photo by Citizen Kane Wayne.

Sometimes we find ourselves lost in what could be instead of what simply is. Always striving for what’s next and not appreciating what’s right in front of you. It’s almost as if we’re racing to get to the next thing, as if time is running out. We have one foot is in the present and one is in the future, instead of being all in on the now. Australian native Josh Rennie-Hynes reminds us to be present with his latest roaring indie-rock gem single, “Caught in a Dream.”

by Baby Robot Media

Wide Open Country premieres Sammy Kay’s “Try to Find”

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New Jersey-based Americana artist Sammy Kay makes a call for empathy on the sparse, dreamy “Try To Find,” the debut single from his forthcoming album civil/War (out on October 4).

Kay says the song was inspired by his experiences after he temporarily gave up touring and began working with a friend with special needs.

by Baby Robot Media

Brandon Stanstell’s New Music Video Premieres at Rolling Stone Country

When Brandon Stansell was scouting beach locations to film his new video, his manager offered a suggestion: El Matador beach in Malibu, California. They liked the spot, where performer Blair St. Clair (with whom Stansell shares management) had also filmed her latest video, for its natural beauty and because it was usually deserted.

“He was like, ‘Oh, you should definitely go there. It’s beautiful and no one’s there,’” says Stansell, calling from his home in Los Angeles. “And when we got there, there were like 200 people on the beach.”

You’d never know it to watch the clip for “Top Shelf,” the upbeat new single Stansell released in June. In every shot of the video, which was directed by Trent Atkinson, the singer-songwriter appears to be performing completely alone, framed against a gorgeous backdrop of rocks, sand, and sea.

by Baby Robot Media