Begushkin – King’s Curse
2009/11/25
Good morning. It’s time for a change of mood with Begushkin. This dark and beautiful folk album was part of the latest Spotify update. Give it a try and enjoy!
Begushkin – King’s Curse
The Decemberists – 5 Songs EP
2009/11/21
Howdy. This fine debut EP by The Decemberists was included in todays Spotify update. Enjoy!
The Decemberists – 5 Songs EP
The Unthanks
2009/11/13
Hello again. There has been a micro Spotify update today and this album by The Unthanks (formerly Rachel Unthank & The Winterset) should be new for most users. However, it’s already available in a different version in the UK. Furthermore, you can read some reviews in Swedish here. Enjoy!
The Unthanks – Here’s The Tender Coming
Blända – Minnesmissbruk
2009/11/11
Hello again. From todays Spotify update comes this new album from Swedish band Blända. The genre is folk-pop with progressive elements included – almost like a mix between Anna Järvinen and Dungen. Enjoy!
Blända – Minnesmissbruk
First Nation
2009/11/10
Good morning. This experimental folk album (or rather: neo-tribal psychedelia – yes I looked that up) was recently added to the Spotify library. It might be a bit too freaky for most of you, but give it a try if you dare. And enjoy!
First Nation – First Nation
The Woodlands
2009/11/08
Hello. This fine folk-pop album was originally released back in April and added to Spotify exactly three months ago. I think it deserves some more listeners. Enjoy!
The Woodlands – The Woodlands
Two Albums by Ill Lit
2009/10/30
the innocence mission x2
2009/10/22
Hey. From this weeks first Spotify update comes two wonderful albums by the innocence mission. So if you can stand yet another delicate folk band, this is recommended listening. Enjoy!
(The second album is a cover album with a dream theme!)
the innocence mission – befriended
the innocence mission – now the day is over
Amy LaVere – Anchors And Anvils
2009/10/22
Evening. From yesterdays Spotify update: a good alt-country album by Amy LaVere. Thanks to Øyvind for the find. Enjoy!
Amy LaVere – Anchors And Anvils
Mark Kozelek sings AC/DC
2009/10/22
Howdy. Yes, this is the solo debut of Mark Kozelek and yes it’s a folk album with only AC/DC covers (early days, Bon Scott era). It was added in yesterdays Spotify update. Enjoy!
(You may also like his debut EP, also a covers only release.)
Mark Kozelek – What’s Next To The Moon
Karl Blau – Dance Positive
2009/10/21
Hey. There has been a Spotify update today. Included was this Karl Blau album from 2007. Interesting stuff. Enjoy!
(Note about the album: “Blau first gained notice as one third of D+, the trio that singer and guitarist Bret Lunsford formed with Blau and drummer Phil Elvrum (the Microphones) after Beat Happening broke up. Dance Positive consists of Lunsford-penned songs from the first four D+ records, completely reworked in the amiably offbeat style of Blau’s previous three solo albums.”)
Karl Blau – Dance Positive
Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More
2009/10/19
Hello again. From todays Spotify update: the new album by Mumford & Sons is now available in Sweden. Enjoy!
Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More
Au – Versions (EP)
2009/10/07
Hi again. Are you in the mood for some insane freak folk? Well, then this new EP, included in todays Spotify update, should be useful. Enjoy!
(Spotify launched one year ago. Read more about that here.)
Au – Versions (EP)
New Soundtrack by Karen O and the Kids
2009/10/01
Hey. I know many of you have already found this new soundtrack album (to this movie), but I still think it deserves a post here at Spotinews. Karen O is of course the singer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Enjoy!
(Oh, forgot to say it was added to Spotify two days ago.)
(And please don’t forget to check the cool news about offline play for Spotify.)
Karen O and the Kids – Where The Wild Things Are Motion Picture Soundtrack
Cohen – The Scandinavian Report
2009/09/29
Hello. A little while back I included the new Ebba Forsberg album with translated Leonard Cohen songs in a post. Now another brand new Cohen-related album has been added to Spotify. Some of the artists featured are Ane Brun, Moto Boy, Jenny Wilson and Sophie Zelmani. Enjoy!
(Not sure if this one is OK outside of Sweden…)
Various Artists – Cohen – The Scandinavian Report
An EP by Great Lake Swimmers
2009/09/27
Hey. Over the weekend I’ve had the time to listen through many recent additions to the Spotify library. This EP by Great Lake Swimmers was a pleasant surprise. Enjoy!
Great Lake Swimmers – Hands In Dirty Ground EP
Grand Archives – Keep In Mind Frankenstein
2009/09/26
Hello again. This new album was very recently added to Spotify. However, since I then thought the Sub Pop albums were about to go away, I decided to not write about it. Now I know that Sub Pop Records is only changing distribution in the UK and France. So, enjoy Grand Archives!
Grand Archives – Keep In Mind Frankenstein
The Best of Broadside 1962-1988
2009/09/24
Howdy. This impressive collection of folk songs was added to Spotify a couple of weeks ago. Some of the artists included: Peter La Farge, Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Lucinda Williams and Arlo Guthrie. Enjoy!
Various Artists – The Best of Broadside 1962-1988: Anthems of the American Underground from the Pages of Broadside Magazine
Debut Album by Taxi Taxi!
2009/09/22
Evening. From yesterdays Spotify update comes the debut album from Swedish folk duo (Miriam and Johanna, they are twins) Taxi Taxi!. And I have to agree with Knut: this is beautiful! Enjoy!
Taxi Taxi! – Still Standing At Your Back Door
And Four More (from Sep 21)
2009/09/21
Howdy folks. Here are four more new releases that were added to Spotify today. These are much closer to my taste. Enjoy!
Elvis Perkins In Dearland – Doomsday EP
Micah P. Hinson – All Dressed Up And Smelling Of Strangers
Rain Machine – Rain Machine
Richard Hawley – Truelove’s Gutter
Monsters of Folk
2009/09/21
Extra! The Spotify library has just been updated. Here is the brand new Monsters of Folk album. More to come in a little bit. Enjoy!
(Edit: Sounds great. Recommended listening!)
Monsters of Folk – Monsters of Folk
Coconot – Cosa Astral
2009/09/20
Hello. From the latest Spotify update comes this very cool freak folk album. Enjoy!
Coconot – Cosa Astral
Two New Releases (Sep 18)
2009/09/18
Hello again. From todays Spotify update, here are two new releases by Swedish artists. Hopefully we will get a google doc sometime this weekend. (Indeed!) Enjoy!
Ebba Forsberg – Ta min vals / Sjunger Leonard Cohen
Jennie Abrahamson – While The Sun’s Still Up And The Sky Is Bright
Deer Tick – War Elephant
2009/09/17
Good evening. This fine folk rock album was part of yesterdays Spotify update. Enjoy!
(Also, please note that I changed the link to the very useful On The Spot indie music recommendation service – now they are on Twitter. Some of those finds end up here at Spotinews and vice versa.)
Richmond Fontaine (two albums)
2009/09/15
Hi again. It’s time for two releases by American alt-country band Richmond Fontaine. One album was included in yesterdays Spotify update, while the other was added ten days ago. Enjoy!
Richmond Fontaine – Post to Wire
Richmond Fontaine – The Fitzgerald
The Tallest Man On Earth – Shallow Grave
2009/09/14
Good evening readers! The great debut album by singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth was released in April last year. As of today it’s available for listen in Spotify. Give it a try and enjoy!
(October Update: Album removed. Looks like this guy didn’t like the free promotion.)
The Tallest Man On Earth – Shallow Grave
Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire
2009/09/12
Good evening. These three albums with Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire, originally released between 1998 and 2001, were recently added to the Spotify library. At first the project was jazz-oriented, but later it evolved more into folk. Enjoy!
(Note: In Spotify, Andrew Bird is the artist for all three albums.)
Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – Thrills
Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – Oh! The Grandeur
Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire – The Swimming Hour
Miranda Lee Richards – Light Of X
2009/09/12
Hey there. Back in February Miranda Lee Richards released her latest album, Light Of X, on Nettwerk Records. Some days ago that album was finally added to Spotify. I think she has a lot of potential. Enjoy!
Miranda Lee Richards – Light Of X
Hello. There was a micro Spotify update this morning. So far I’ve only managed to make one good find: the new album by alt country band Willard Grant Conspiracy. Enjoy!
Willard Grant Conspiracy – Paper Covers Stone
Varm Electronic Recordings
2009/09/09
Good evening. Three albums from small indie label Warm Electronic Recordings have recently been added to Spotify. Good stuff. Enjoy!
Azure Ray – Burn & Shiver
Crooked Fingers – Crooked Fingers
Phosphorescent – A Hundred Times Or More
