TREND HUNTER Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
(TrendHunter.com) It seems there is a new heir to the American folk music throne previously occupied by Nick Drake. He is Sam Amidon. I’ve been fascinated watching young artists strive to reclaim the true roots of American…
Cave 17 (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
... me) are less explicit in their religious ties (or lack thereof), but certainly make musical sense (Sam Amidon and Richard Buckner seem to fit here). The variety serves the disc well, offering not only new insight into these songs (built from melody rather than harmony and power, as I tend to hear the originals), but a new glance at an artist. Powell sounds surprisingly nice here, removed...
Naomi (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
Ben Frost performs 'Black', a new track from his as yet still untitled,unfinished, and difficult record which is "as yet to be ready in any shape, form, or manner. I guess this means we've got an exclusive. So enjoy. Joining Ben are Valgeir Sigurðsson, Sam Amidon and Sigríður Sunna Reynisdóttir. Shot and edited for the Iceland Airwaves Podcast by Stuart Rogers. Recorded and ruffly mixed by...
Song, by Toad (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008
... too much and I’ve spent it all. And now I am angry at the world because of it. On the plus side, Sam Amidon will be playing Edinburgh on the 10th November, which is amazingly exciting. I am trying to talk a couple of mates of mine into supporting him, but we will see. There’s also a secret show at a party next week, taking place in a gorgeous old Edinburgh venue that is being brought back...
Nothing But Green Lights: A UK mp3 (Free subscription) | 10/21/2008
... Sacred Harp :: Entrancing traditional folk music, and reworking by contemporary folk musician Sam Amidon. “ Human Rights School, Gossip Girl Endorsement, Joe the VP ” :: a post of videos loosely related to a certain theme; good for lunch-time / diversion time. Chromeo and Juliet :: Electro band Chromeo satire of The Hills.
Nothing But Green Lights (Free subscription) | 10/21/2008
... Sacred Harp :: Entrancing traditional folk music, and reworking by contemporary folk musician Sam Amidon. “ Human Rights School, Gossip Girl Endorsement, Joe the VP ” :: a post of videos loosely related to a certain theme; good for lunch-time / diversion time. Chromeo and Juliet :: Electro band Chromeo satire of The Hills.
