Legends cast large shadows, but such observations bare little weight when speaking of Sarah Lee Guthrie, daughter of Arlo and granddaughter of Woody. With the help of songwriter and husband Johnny Irion, Guthrie has released Exploration, the duo’s debut studio recording; an acoustic, rock-and-hum album enlivened by honey-sweet harmonies and modest hooks.
Regina Spektor is truly living the modern version of the
So Jealous is their latest effort, and shows that the girls have continued to evolve their sound, which is now less Lilith Fair and more hipster-indie-pop – combining a folk aesthetic with 80s new wave.
Legs to Make us Longer, showcases not only King’s mastery of the guitar, but also her ability to expand traditional boundaries of solo artistry.
Performing as a singer-songwriter in the clubs of NYC is a rite of passage. No guarantee, but those early struggles landed Nini Camps an opening spot for Los Lonely Boys, airplay on NPR and a feature track on this year’s highly-acclaimed indie film, Motorcycle Diaries.
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This is a girl who feels music
Deb Talan is definitely in the mold of Shawn Colvin and Dar Williams, and is something of a mix of the two vocally. She tells her stories well on A Bird Flies Out, and uses her unique voice to give her characters some substance. Her voice is steady and welcoming throughout; the flow and inflection of some notes providing a rich backdrop for the lyrics to paint their pictures in your mind.
Powerful, sexy and demanding, Charlotte has the ability to hit notes that flirt with disaster, where less confident singers might come off as abrasive and whiney, she somehow delivers with an abundance of confidence and beauty.
As the lead guitarist for Natalie Merchant
