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Widowspeak – “Money”

June 29, 2020

We’re all tired of the endless capitalist grind, right? Brooklyn duo Widowspeak is too, and they’ve eloquently expressed their frustrations in their latest video for “Money.” Beyond the vintage video footage and vaguely nostalgic imagery, the song is built around a tight drum groove, delicate vocals, and a spiraling guitar twinkle. This is one of those songs that gently builds and builds into a dreamy finish that simmers and shimmers rather than explodes – check it out below. Like what you hear? “Money” will be on Plum, Widowspeak’s upcoming LP, due out in August. Check it out now on Bandcamp.

Widowspeak

July 28, 2015

Brooklyn duo Widowspeak have been creating a unique style of shoegaze folk since forming in 2010. Comprised of singer Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas, their easygoing melodies and crawling rhythms make for an ambitious, elegant take on genres like country and dream pop. Their 2011 self-titled debut album was released on Captured Tracks to favorable reviews, earning praise for its alluring vocals which drew comparisons to Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval. Lead single “Harsh Realm” was featured in an episode of television series American Horror Story .  All Yours, the pair’s upcoming LP, marks a move to a more groove-oriented sound in addition to swells of strings and the vocal debut of guitarist Robert Earl Thomas. With their serene, reflective songwriting style continuing to incorporate more influences, the band has still retained the melancholic tone that’s been at the forefront of their discography. Tonight, Widowspeak will open for Los Angeles indie folk[...]

Tonight: Lord Huron

July 28, 2015

Following performances from the likes of Neutral Milk Hotel, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Strand of Oaks (among others) over the past few months, Buffalo’s summer folk streak continues full-steam tonight at the Town Ballroom. West coast indie-folk unit Lord Huron will make a stop in Buffalo just before their Strange Trails tour takes them across the border. Michigan-bred but Los Angeles-based, Lord Huron’s crisp and handsome indie-folk is comparable to contemporaries The Lone Bellow or Horse Feathers (also from L.A.), both of which already having made stops in the Nickel City this year (#folkstreak2015). Tonight’s show supports LH’s latest full-length, the excellent Strange Trails, which was released earlier this year via Dead Oceans; I would put my money on hearing a lot of those songs tonight. Side note: if you haven’t already, check out Lord Huron’s collection of captivating music videos, each of them setting a pretty high standard[...]