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Sufjan Stevens (pronounced "SOOF-yahn"; born July 1, 1975) is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Petoskey, Michigan. He is known for his lyrically foc
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Angle Olsen,
Sharon Van Etten,
Sufjan Stevens
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Tobias Handke
on
Oct 28, 2017
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If you're a fan of Angel Olsen you'll want to hear the latest from LA based singer songwriter Sam Valdez. Inspired by Sufjan Stevens, The War On Drugs and the words of Sylvia Plath, Valdez has finally embarked on a solo career after a number of years...
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Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
Andrew Bird
By
Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 21, 2017
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What's that? You're looking for a catchy folk melody that you won't be able to get out of your head?
Well let me introduce you to Jordan Klassen's "Housefly," a song that I can't help but hum along to every time it comes across my speakers.
Tomorro...
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Sounds like:
Elliott Smith,
Nick Drake,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Kelsey Simpkins
on
Jul 26, 2017
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Better known as the frontman and songwriter for Canary, a Melbourne-based band, Matthew Kenneally's 'first fruits' from his solo project are oh so sweet.
The muse of Elliott Smith has found a true home in Kenneally's delicate guitar and hushed lyric...
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Sounds like:
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,
Sufjan Stevens,
The Weepies,
By
Kelsey Simpkins
on
Jul 4, 2017
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"Don't stay down," Julie Thoreen demands, on Har-di-Har's first new song in over two years. This single, "We Must Stand Up," rings true to the times, hailing a resistance and their upcoming debut full-length album, we will will you.
Julie, together ...
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Sounds like:
Sufjan Stevens,
Henri Bardot
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Mar 27, 2017
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Simple folk can either come across as incredibly boring or thoroughly captivating. I think Joel Porter's single "St. Anthony" falls into the latter camp.
The song can be heard as part of his just-released EP Mountain Twin, available to stream in ful...
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Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Tobias Jesso Jr.,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Tobias Handke
on
Mar 5, 2017
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Just over a month until the release of this third album, Pure Comedy, Father John Misty offers another entertaining and thought provoking single in the form of "Total Entertainment Forever."
A frightening three minute tale of how society is quickly ...
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Sounds like:
Dustin Tebbutt,
Sufjan Stevens,
Elliott Smith
By
Kelsey Simpkins
on
Feb 21, 2017
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Steve Marino's folksy, Midwestern vibes are genuine. Based out of Bloomington, Indiana, Marino makes music that's easy on the ear and the soul.
What I like about this tune in particular is the nonchalant storytelling, the simple tale of (literally)...
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Sounds like:
Fleet Foxes,
Tobias Jesso Jr.,
Sufjan Stevens
By
Tobias Handke
on
Feb 2, 2017
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Father John Misty continues to hype the release of his forthcoming album, Pure Comedy, with third single "Ballad Of The Dying Man."
Combining a flighty acoustic guitar and uptempo piano line, "Ballad Of The Dying Man" is easily the most positive sou...
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