First in a series of posts highlighting unsung gems in the vast catalog of Freegal, a service that allows free mp3 downloads to library users.
Here are five of my favorite autumnal albums: sounds that emit a subdued, warm glow; and soft, round edges, manifested as organic, woody and resonant instrumentation.
Bernhoft, Wye Oak, The Both, Real Estate, Kan Wakan, TEEN, Erlend Øye, Beck, Thievery Corporation, PHOX, Against Me!, Sharon Jones, and many more. Plus a note on why I never did this again.
The amazing Rachel Flowers rekindles the memory of how I met one of my dearest friends.
You don’t need to know about cricket to appreciate the brilliant pop of The Duckworth Lewis Method.
If you like subtle beauty, do yourself a favor and pick up Laura Marling’s wonderful new album.
Essential music from UK indie pop godfather Martin Newell.
If you’re a Belle & Sebastian fan, you won’t want to miss this wonderful hour-long documentary.