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Woodsist Is Cornering Troubadour Folk

February 27, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Man…Woodsist is on it this week, as far as the troubadour style folk stylings go. They just tossed out two great tracks this week, both of artists that will be releasing new music soon. The first tune they had up was Simon Joyner‘s “Nostalgia Blues” off his Grass, Branch & Bone album (3/31); he has more of a Jeff Tweedy wistful quality, yearning, always yearning. Their other hit was from Little Wings; it’s “By Now” from his effort Explains (5/26). He’s definitely got more of a saddened touch to his style, but his lyrical playfulness reminds me a lot of David Berman. Congrats to the label…these are some really great tunes.

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Simon Joyner Offers Simple Solemnity

January 22, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Simon Joyner‘s unique career has seen him travel all over the singer-songwriter map, sonically, but I think this newest single is precisely what will bring hordes to his doorstep. It’s a tune with little more than guitar, some accompaniment, and Joyner’s soulful croon. There’s a Western flavor, which I’m glad to see is reinserting itself into the indie realm. At first listen, this tune sort of exhibits an old Wilco vibe…when Tweedy was just working out the kinks. Look for Grass, Branch & Bone to come out on Woodsist on March 17th.

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