The Terminal Orchestra - The Seasons

The Terminal Orchestra is a six piece exploration of melancholy folk from Marquette, Michigan  that blends the isolated atmosphere of their northern surroundings with the world weary but hopeful compositions on this disc. Songwriter Jesse DeCaire is able to inspire compelling music from this band of three guitars, bass, violin and percussion with the result being cinematic and dramatic gold. The plaintive cry of the violin on the 8th track Winter Song lays plain the seriousness of mood that can be conjured by this group. This release is perfect listening for late night winding down or early morning coming of consciousness with the after party blues.


Tracklist:

1 Introduction
2 Summer Song
3 Interlude No. 1
4 Fall Song
5 Interlude No. 2
6 Winter Song
7 Interlude No. 3
8 Spring Song

Website : http://theterminalorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/the-seasons

             http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Terminal-Orchestra/139745606052790

Label : Phratry Records

Release Date : February 22nd, 2011

Clara Engel - The Bethlehem Tapes

Clara Engel is a singer songwriter based in Montreal by way of Toronto. Her music can best be described as dark folk but that title doesn't come close to conveying the depth of emotion and sorrow that bleeds from her voice with accompaniment on acoustic guitar and cello. The album was recorded in an afternoon while travelling in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and proceeds dirge like with haunting beauty that engrosses the listener with it's poetic sadness. This is an amazing release from Clara and accompanist Taylor Galassi.



Tracklist :

1 Accompanied by Dreams
2 Trembling Dust
3 I Only Bet on the Rain
4 Hole in the Sun
5 Heaven of Leaves
6 Light Years
7 Skywalk to Crescent Town

Website : http://claraengel.bandcamp.com/
                http://www.myspace.com/claraengel

Label : Independent

Release Date : April 24th 2010