Posted in Minimalist Pop on Aug 29th, 2009 No Comments »
It’s acoustic folk-pop, done in a style you may be all too familiar with, but its maker, one Stephen Steinbrink of Phoenix, AZ, has a control over the pop form that is enviably rich. He’s a great songwriter without relying on deception or style, and his best songs are instantly memorable. Ten short offerings from an unimpeachable young talent. Outstanding.
Dusted Magazine
In June [3:47]
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Posted in Psych Folk on Aug 21st, 2009 No Comments »
In many languages of the world to play is synonymous with playing music. This equivalence is also evident in Guissona, a little village in Catalonia, Spain, where Joan Pons (El petit de Cal Eril) sings natural songs that travel to unexpected places. He talks about little things and animals of all kinds. About working hard or not doing anything. About the fog and the sun.
I tantes figues [5:22]
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