Tag Archives: folk

Mädel Mondays

Recently I have noticed two interlinked issues with Sound Stand. 1. Sound Stand is saturated by a hella lot of male bands, male singer/songwriters and male DJs. 2. There aren’t that many new and great female acts around. My resolution? … Continue reading

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You Float My Boat

Chris Weeks’S You Float my Boat is a chillout tune and a half. Brainstorm is pretty decent too: For more of his music click this link: http://soundcloud.com/chrisweeks

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Monday’s Song of the Day

Plagued are all my thoughts by Love Migrate is a pretty melancholy song. That strong but subtle drumbeat which is layered by that fluid plucking of guitar are undeniably hypnotic and I found myself listening to it over and over … Continue reading

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Friday CHOOOONS

In recent years the talent coming out of Essex has been limited to certain big-bossomed, vagazzling, fake tanned celebrities known to most of us as TOWIE. Well Essex can thank the LORD for James Canty. Canty is a man with … Continue reading

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The Tallest Man on Earth

The Tallest Man on Earth consists of swede Kristian Matsson. Still in his 20s, Matsson is also known for playing as part of the Montezumas. He released his self-titled debut EP in 2007, followed one year later by the full-length Shallow Grave. Despite … Continue reading

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Song of the Day: Mr. Little Jeans “Runaway”

Despite the masculine name, Mr. Little Jeans is actually a girl;  Monica Birkenes to be precise. This Norwegian singer claims that she is “not really a woods kind of girl” and certainly has far more charisma than her stage name suggests. … Continue reading

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Fiona Apple’s Every Single Night

Fiona Apple’s voice stands out from the masses of female singer/songwriters nowadays. The reason being, that it is far more womanly and authoritative than girlish and sweet, it is almost unique in its field. In this single Every Single Night, … Continue reading

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Song of the Day: Xavier Rudd’s Follow the Sun

“Brand new moon, brand new sun”… hopefully that’s true. Its the time of year when the harmonica actually begins to sound great again, because it is no longer completely, brainstoppingly freezing – it’s actually pretty hot. Rudd’s debut was in … Continue reading

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Thursday’s Chillax Anthem: Josh Record

Not to be cliched or inarticulte but Josh Record has the voice of a manly angel. I really hope he gets the credit he deserves soon… its only a matter of time. His EP is coming out next year, so … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Chillax Anthem: The Low Anthem

Due to a much needed Easter break, I failed to give you Thursday’s Chillax Anthem. Here is Tuesday’s equivalent: Rhode Island’s The Low Anthem formed in 2006. In February last year they released their album Smart Flesh, on which Monday’s … Continue reading

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