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Karen Alexander, Star-in-waiting at Asylum Records

Asylum Records was famously home to the finest singer/songwriters of the '70s, including Joni Mitchell and Judee Sill. But, as a Japanese reissue of another woman's work proves, some of its biggest talents went unnoticed. Charles Donovan talks to Karen Alexander.

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Joy Ike Reminds Us of the Power of Perserverance with "Hold On" (premiere)

Joy Ike's latest single "Hold On" now has a music video that serves as an inspiriting reminder of better days ahead.

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Jill Andrews, Peter Groenwald Quietly Sound Off on Arrival of Beautiful 'Hush Kids'

The alchemy developed between artists paired to create tunes for other people could be hit-and-mysterious, but this duo of Nashville-based musicians (Hush Kids) finally saw the writing on the wall to deliver a welcoming, relaxing respite.

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The Brother Brothers Sing About 'Some People I Know'

Some People I Know showcases the talents and potential of folk pop duo the Brother Brothers to become more than just another band of brothers.

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Tom Odell Channels His Inner Elton John on 'Jubilee Road'

His ability to rock a keyboard is what makes Tom Odell an arresting musician.

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Jay Psaros Reflects on Lost Connections in "Strangers Again" (premiere)

Singer-songwriter Jay Psaros deftly blends a multitude of genre-based influences into a subtle and sweet look back on past relationships.

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Villagers Are Modern Day Adult Contemporary Music

Villagers' music is pleasant and easy to listen to without being simple, and has catchy melodies that don't reach the level of massive pop hooks.

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Fionn Dismantle Toxic Masculinity with "The Horns Are Fake" (premiere)

Ahead of the release of their debut album, folk-pop duo Fionn exhibit a rock edge with their latest single "TheHorns Are Fake".

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Charlene Soraia Illustrates the Majesty of a Voice and a Single Guitar on "Where's My Tribe" (premiere)

On new single "Where's My Tribe", British artist, Charlene Soraia artfully articulates her struggle to connect with the wider world.

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The Chapin Sisters Lament a Damaged Relationship on "Bottle of Wine" (premiere)

On "Bottle of Wine", folk pop's the Chapin Sisters show that straight-forward, honest songwriting married to the most gorgeous of vocals is a potent mixture indeed.

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Fox and Bones Don a Dog Suit in "Little Animal" Music Video (premiere)

Folk-pop duo Fox and Bones' "Little Animal" is a wistfully optimistic reflection on life made complete with the laughs and smiles from its accompanying video.

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Gabriel Kahane's 'Book of Travelers' Offers Glimpses of the American Psyche After the Trump Election

Gabriel Kahane creates a musical travelogue that seeks to capture the fractured and fragmented psyche of America following the 2016 election.

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Newport Folk Fest: Jon Batiste Leads Superb Finale

Another weekend at the Newport Folk Festival provides some amazing musical memories, especially the Jon Batiste-led star-studded finale.

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We Are Muffy Turn the Clock Way Back with 'The Charcoal Pool'

The Lilac Time's Nick Duffy polishes up his autoharp and makes a quietly wonderful record with his new duo We Are Muffy.

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Haley Blais Tours Bucolic Self-Bloomings on "Seventeen" Video (premiere)

The video for the last track on Haley Blais' Let Yourself Go EP is a welcoming DIY mixture of life-affirming home movie and sentimental songwriting.

Jordan Blum

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Jesse Denaro Pleads For Love on "Fire" (premiere)

Hopeless romantic Jesse Denaro gives us something hopeful for the new single "Fire".

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