The Highwire Calamity Gravesend, UK
Aiming for somewhere between Arcade Fire and Murder By Death, usually missing
wildly.
I had songs that weren't right for my other band (3dbsdown.bandcamp.com), so I started demoing them for myself. It has got a bit out of hand. I'd like to record more songs properly but that costs money, so all contributions gratefully accepted.
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The Highwire Calamity recommends:
Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon
by Murder By Death
If you don't know MBD then think americana/desert/whisky. This and In Bocca are my favourites but i love them all. I've been singing Lost River to my son every night for 3 years. Just beautiful.
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Gemma Ray makes albums of incredibly atmospheric dark little pop songs, and her most recent is no different. Easy to get lost in for a while.
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Quilt Floor (Full Length LP)
by Mama Zu
The last project from the late Jessi Zazu of Those Darlins is fiery, bright rock and roll that's an affirmation of music and life.
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Carla Geneve returns with a record of jittery alt-rock, topped with lyrics that are both wry and introspective.
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Smoke from the Chimney
by Tony Joe White
The posthumous record by the legendary Tony Joe White is full of rugged, smoky blues & Americana, culled from a trove of demos.
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The Rhythm of the City
by John Paul Keith
Classic roots rock with Memphis grit and swagger from singer-songwriter John Paul Keith, on Wild Honey Records.
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