Exciting new Puget Sound psych-folk quintet The Cat From Hue embodies Seattle environment
The Cat From Hue, indie/psych-folk quintet from Camano Island, Washington, are an interesting listen. Clearly influenced by other indie bands from the northwest, Modest Mouse and Portugal. The Man, this young group uniquely portrays the Puget Sound in their lyrics alongside upbeat, folksy instrumentals. In “Welcome Back The Rain,” through well constructed folk guitar, slow drum beats, tambourine, and high keys, their music emulates the sound and feeling of a typical rainy day in the Puget Sound. Their lyrics in this song are delivered strong and sleepy, with the verse declaring “We watch the days run down to the hour change/We watch the green leaves turn around, and walk through the sleet and the rain…” and more cleverly sour lyrics regarding the Seattle music scene: “I hear the Puget Sound is Land of the Green/I reciprocate the meaning with the speech about the scene [...] just a crow in my crow’s nest/tippin’ back my Seattle’s Best Coffee.”
The Cat From Hue — “Welcome Back The Rain,” from Shoreline
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The Cat From Hue — “Stumble On,” from Shoreline
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The Can From Hue are currently unsigned and have many shows lined up. To see more information about the band visit their myspace, myspace.com/catfromhue, or visit them on Facebook. See below for a video of them live, acoustic, as well as a look at their upcoming shows.
Tags: folk-rock, indie, pshyc-folk
By Scott Mathews 
Feb 23, 2010 
Artist Spotlight, Seattle, Washington, Video 
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BRIEF: The Low Anthem ready tour, 7″ release
The Low Anthem
The Low Anthem are a American folk-rock group currently comprised of four members. With a range of interesting musical instruments and vocal harmonies, they create a comforting blanket of sound to easily float away in. The Low Anthem are incredibly talented across the board and are worth a serious listen.
The Low Anthem’s first headlining tour begins February 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA with stops at SXSW Music and Media Conference and Festival and Sasquatch! Music Festival at The Gorge in George, WA. The Low Anthem are set to release a limited-edition 7″ of their single “Charlie Darwin,” on the A-side and previously unreleased tracks on B-side. The 7″ will be available for purchase March 2nd, 2010. Their latest album, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, released with Nonesuch records in 2009. It is available for purchase on CD as well as 12″ vinyl here: www.lowanthem.com/store
The Low Anthem — “Charlie Darwin” | download
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By Scott Mathews Feb 18, 2010 News, Photos, Video Comments (0)
Concert Photos: Chris Laterzo and Buffalo Robe
Tags: alt-country, folk-rock
By Matthew Montgomery Oct 13, 2009 Photos, Southern Utah Comments (0)
Concert Photos: The Mother Hips
Some photos of The Mother Hips performing in Springdale, Utah, mere minutes from Utah’s Zion National Park.
Tags: folk-rock, psychedlic-rock
By Matthew Montgomery May 25, 2009 Photos, Southern Utah Comments (0)
Spotlight: City and Colour
City and Colour, also known as Dallas Green from Alexisonfire, will be releasing a new full-length album coming February 12. The indie and folk-rock driven acoustics and enchanting vocal melodies that Dallas creates strongly accentuate the emotion behind his lyrics. A great success of a solo career! Dallas, a native of Ontario, will be kicking his tour off with a show at MuchMusic in Toronto on the 12th. They have also recently released a video for “Waiting.” Full tour dates can be found at cityandcolour.ca. Read after the jump to view the video.
Tags: folk-rock, indie, ontario
By Scott Mathews Feb 10, 2008 Artist Spotlight, Video Comments (0)
Spotlight: Papercuts
Papercuts, fronted by Jason Robert Quever, bring us two unique and refreshing pop/folk rock albums: his debut Mockingbird (2004), and latest release Can’t Go Back (2007). In both albums, Quever takes on airy vocals that blend beautifully with his folk-style guitar work interlaced with string instruments, gentle percussion, and cheery pop tunes. His timeless style, most apparent in “Take the 227th Exit” and “Outside Looking In,” will very likely keep him in the spotlight for many years to come. Papercuts will also be going on tour this year beginning February 28th through April. Further information on tour dates may be found on gnomonsong.com.
Papercuts — “John Brown”
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By Scott Mathews Jan 25, 2008 Artist Spotlight Comments (0)
Blue Merle – Burning in the Sun
The first time I heard Nashville’s Blue Merle, I could have sworn it was a side project of Coldplay’s Chris Martin based on the singer’s voice. Although the singer may sound alot like Martin, the music itself goes in several different directions with an occasional fiddle or violin thrown in.
Tags: country-rock, folk-rock
By Scott Mathews Sep 06, 2005 Reviews Comments (0)
