Sylvan Esso Evolve Their sound on ‘No Rules Sandy’
Sylvan Esso’s No Rules Sandy disavows much of electropop’s iconography, preferring to disrupt the well-trodden paths of radio-friendly bangers.
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Newport Folk Festival: Joy in the Familiar and the Unexpected
The 2022 Newport Folk Festival was one for the books. Appearances from two legendary American musicians (Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell) left people weeping in joy.
Sylvan Esso – “Die Young” (Singles Going Steady)
Sylvan Esso has a way of crafting sparse electropop gems with an easy, natural openness to them.
Bear’s Den – “Coffee (Sylvan Esso cover)” (audio)
The United Kingdom folk trio Bear's Den puts their own unique spin on the North Carolina electropop outfit Sylvan Esso's tune "Coffee".
The Best Albums of 2014
From Polish black metal to mind-blowing progressive R&B and electronic music, 2014's best albums certainly have something for everyone.
The 20 Best New Musical Artists of 2014
There was no shortage of new and exciting music in 2014. From an avant-garde saxophone quartet to soul-inflected pop, these artists gave us great music.
Play It Right: An Interview with Sylvan Esso
They were backup singers for Feist. A remix project happened between them. Now, Sylvan Esso's debut album is a thing to behold.