Sam Billen: “The Soiled Sky”

Sam Billen is here to calm our nerves for the week ahead with his new song “The Soiled Sky.” Soak in the remaining days of peaceful summer time.

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Sam Billen releases new full-length, Places

Sam Billen, whose covers I’ve previously raved about, released an original full-length, Places, earlier this month. The Lawrence, Kansas singer/songwriter charms with emotionally compelling, electronic indie-pop. His ranging falsetto vocals may remind some of Halloween, Alaska, another Knox Road favorite. But Places is a stirring listen on its own, and deserves to […]

Hidden Pictures

Please believe me when I tell you I was not compelled to write about Hidden Pictures simply because of the male part of the duo’s striking resemblance to Elliott Smith. I mean, it certainly helped (and it’s pretty eerie), but their music struck me in a sweet spot as well. It’s simple, pop-infused […]

Doby Watson’s first “proper” record drops August 4

Folksy shmolksy two days in a row from me. That’s right, I’m going slowcore on your asses. I think the humidity is drawing me to a bit of a stall, evoking a need for such comforting music. Doby Watson, from Kansas, fits the bill perfectly, as fragile acoustics dominate – including guitar, tenor […]