Orion Walsh – The Tale of a Broken Compass
I’m very sorry to not have heard The Tale of a Broken Compass in 2013, because I want all the more time to digest what I’ve heard, and it would have undoubtedly made it on my Best Of list.
Josh White – Absolution
It’s deceptively simple, both musically and lyrically, but the closer you listen, you hear more layers underscoring it, until you finally decide to surrender and let yourself be caught up in it, caught off guard by the beauty of simplicity.
Falling Up – Hours
Falling Up’s 2nd half of the Machine de Ella Project – Hours is a fantastic album.
Aaron Sprinkle – Water & Guns
Aaron Sprinkle has turned his impressive talents to a new genre: pop. Is it a good direction for him? Yes and no. He brings a high level of production quality and songwriting to the genre which I find refreshing, but while it’s musically superb and unique in his discography, the lyrics do suffer a drop in depth – or maybe I’m just not on the right wavelength.
Cally Delorme – Song of the Sparrow
Check out Song of the Sparrow, these are songs for the soul, to cozy up to on a cold winter’s day.
Beautiful Eulogy – Release Me From This Snare
Beautiful Eulogy debuts their second music video from Instruments of Mercy, check it out.
Bradley Hathaway – How Long
Check out the new music video by Bradley Hathaway for the titular track “How Long” from the 2013 album of the same name.
Bradley Hathaway – How Long
One of those rare beasts where it’s more than beats and more than clever wordplay; you listen to it like an old radio play, sitting quietly in the dark, waiting for the next lines of the story to come.
Andy Zipf
I was fortunate enough to be able to have a lengthy interview with Andy Zipf over email. We discuss everything from why he has changed his name to The Cowards Choir and his song writing process to whether or not Deckard from Blade Runner is a replicant. We had a great conversation, I hope you enjoy it.
The Cowards Choir – Reunion
Andy Zipf, now going by The Cowards Choir, has made something beautiful with Reunion. This is an album to be cherished, don’t pass it up.
Keep Quiet – Odd New Celebrity
Keep Quiet has the sleeper hit of the year with Odd New Celebrity. Check out the review.
Josh Garrels Concert Ft. Loud Harp and A Boy & His Kite
Surprise, surprise, Josh Garrels is astounding to witness in concert. Check out my experience in Vancouver with his 2013 Northwest Tour.
Great Forest – Me & My Friends
Great Forest have a nice alternative rock sound that isn’t a carbon copy of anything else in the market right now, but this EP isn’t entirely memorable.
Holly Ann – Healer
Check out Holly Ann’s incredible song “Healer” in this performance video. Simply beautiful.
Zerbin – Take Your Heart
Canadian rockers Zerbin have a new music video for “Take Your Heart,” from their upcoming album Touch. It’s a great blend of indie rock, folk, and pop that your ears are sure to love.
The Western Den – Battle Hymns
The Western Den’s EP Battle Hymns is one of my favourite discoveries of 2013, check out the review.
Ghost Ship – The Good King
Ghost Ship’s first full length album The Good King is full of passionate worship and interesting lyrics, check out the review.
John Ball – John Ball EP
For fans of alternative worship, look no further than John Ball’s latest release. Check out the review.
SONS – Believe In Something
Check out the final installment of the acoustic session videos from SONS, for their song “Believe In Something.”
Heath McNease – Calls That Never Come
Heath McNease, equal parts rapper and indie folk singer, has a new music video from his Losing Daylight EP. You can watch his simple but brilliant video for “Calls That Never Come” below.
Vocal Few – Wild I Am
Vocal Few released a lyric video for their song “Wild I Am,” from their upcoming EP Tall Trees. Check it out below.
Over The Ocean – Be Given To The Soil
Over The Ocean have crafted a unique and sophomore album with Be Given To The Soil, be prepared to be challenged. Here’s the review.
Attalus – Gospel Hymns Vol. 1
Check out this incredible new album by Attalus. Here’s the review.
Judah & The Lion – Sweet Tennessee
Judah & The Lion’s sophomore EP Sweet Tennesse is stellar, here’s the review.
Two or Three – Resolve
Check out the review of Two or Three’s debut release, Resolve.
Sean Michel – Electric Delta
Sean Michel delivers a soul stirring album sure to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Check out Electric Delta.
Falling Up – Midnight On Earthship
One half of the Machine De Ella project, Falling Up has delivered another stellar album in Midnight on Earthship.
The Gray Havens – Where Eyes Don’t Go
The Gray Havens have a stellar debut with Where Eyes Don’t Go, make sure you don’t miss out on it. Here’s the review.
Brandon Michael Williams and Seth Andrew Hecox – All Folked Up
The highly anticipated album All Folked Up by Brandon Michael Williams and Seth Andrew Hecox has arrived, here’s the review.
The Oh Hellos – Through the Deep, Dark Valley
An absolutely beautiful album, The Oh Hellos have made a name for themselves with Through the Deep, Dark Valley, here’s the review.