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The Seraphic Soulstress, Cati Landry, Struck Again with Her Sophomore Single, Riptide

Posted on 18 July 2024

Cati Landry defied the confines of material reality with the rush of euphonic etherealism in her sophomore single, Riptide, inspired by an equilibrium of the timeless music she grew up on and the rugged beauty of her coastal Canadian upbringing.

Ensuing from the ring of acoustic guitar chords which tinge the intro with 90s nostalgia, the single quickly oscillates into a diaphanous, quasi-hymnal ballad which reminisces on the most tender and mystifying-on-the-heartstrings facets of a relationship while conjuring a seraphic sense of serenity.

Landry’s crystalline vocal lines take the dreamy indie pop meets alt-country soundscape to a whole other celestial level; you can’t help but surrender to her otherworldly command when immersed in Riptide, which doesn’t stop at washing over your rhythmic senses; the single permeates the soul to implant the reverie rendered into the release.

Cati Landry set the bar high with her 2023 debut single, Mind’s Eye, but she reached nirvana with Riptide and sits alongside Beach House, Mazzy Star, and Chayr in the dream-pop pantheon.

Prior to focusing on her solo career, the Vancouver Island-born-and-raised artist lent her talents to various bands and performed in jazz clubs, bars & theatres. After studying Literature at the University, she pursued a Master’s in Songwriting at Berklee, where she wrote her debut single, which was brought to life in an LA recording room and polished by producer Neil Wogensen.

The dream-folk daytime lullaby arrived on the airwaves on July 11, distributed via Foundation Media, stream the single on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Wuzzo opened a portal to a celestial dimension with her scintillating folk lullaby, ‘I’m Made from Stardust’

Posted on 8 June 2024

Wuzzo, who has spent over a decade enriching children’s lives through musical theatre camps, channelled her nurturing spirit into her music with I’m Made from Stardust, taken from her debut album, Starseed Lullabies, which gently reminds us that the cosmos is carried within all of us.

Her experience working with children has profoundly shaped her artistry and personal growth; through Starseed Lullabies, she offers a heartfelt dedication to all the children she has worked with, her own inner child, and the one that lives, breathes and seeks nourishment within us all.

I’m Made From Stardust is a cosmic folk gem that instantly injects catharsis into the senses. The star-dusted tones work with the lyrics to affirm the beauty of recognising our worth and acknowledging the stardust within our anatomy. The LP stands as a tonal utopia, guided by Wuzzo’s consolingly arcane voice. Tuned to 432 hertz and blending harp, piano, and cosmic textures, the album provides a solace scarcely found in sound.

Starseed Lullabies is the perfect antidote to the endless distractions and grind of modern life. With its gentle guidance towards self-love and compassion, this album is a must-listen for anyone seeking a respite from the chaos and a reconnection with their most authentic self.

Stream I’m Made from Stardust with Wuzzo’s debut LP, Starseed Lullabies, on Spotify now.

 

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Laney Ryan visualised an indie-folk dream for her latest single, This Path

Posted on 5 September 2023

‘This Path’ is the latest dreamy indie-folk single from the Boston-based singer-songwriter Laney Ryan, whose superlative ethereal atmospheres are always haunted by soulful possession.

With This Path, she delivered the reminder that what is lost will always be found; regardless of how lost and directionless you feel on your path, if you are moving forward, you will always find a way to find your way. The lush with choral reverb shoegaze guitars and the desert folk rhythm section create a captivating soundscape to contemplate the trajectory of your own journey while Ryan’s vocals deliver all of the assuring sanctity you could expect to soak up from a single.

Even though she sounds right at home in her indie folk sound, as a teen, Ryan had heavier music tastes; she eventually joined the LA alt-rock band The Brink, which became well-known in the Hollywood touring circuit. After five years of crafting high-octane hits, Ryan moved back to her hometown and started experimenting with a more acoustic sound that rings through in her contemporary material.

This Path will hit the airwaves on September 5; stream it on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Peppler lulled us into optimistic gratitude with his dream folk serenade, Blessed

Posted on 9 November 2022

Creating ample anticipation for his upcoming dream folk album releasing in early 2023, the acoustic folk artist Peppler exposed his old soul in his lead single, Blessed.

Entwining the warm vintage tones of 60s and 70s folk with a modern signature dream pop sound that only Peppler can call his own, Blessed is effortlessly efficacious in beckoning you into the beguiling grace of the release. Which needed no more than accordant acoustic guitars, a harmonica and Peppler’s consolingly dulcet tones to lull you into gratified catharsis.

Lyrically, Blessed optimistically reinforces the message that we are blessed within ourselves and that trust that it will all work out is never misplaced. It’s a simple message, but one worth reiterating, given our tendency to curse every downfall and diminish everything positive. Notably, artistically thriving within pure, simplistic minimalism is Peppler’s gift, one that he’s worked tirelessly to perfect after eight years of performing live and crafting albums with various projects.

Watch Blessed live from the G7 Recording Studio on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

Semperosa – Treelawn: Timelessly Ethereal Dream Folk Acoustic

Posted on 4 May 2018

It can be hard to create a captivating acoustic folk track that will grab your attention in todays over swamped scene where every man, woman (and probably dog by now) has taken to YouTube with their guitar. Yet, Semperosa makes it absolutely clear through her track “Treelawn,” she is nothing but a cut above the rest in her own humble way.

The New York singer-songwriter’s blissfully soaring vocal ability strikes against the progressions of her pensively strummed acoustic guitar as she exudes pure poignancy through her lyricism. Within every good track there’s at least one mic drop, punch-in-the-stomach moment as the lyrics really hit you; with “Treelawn,” I lost count of the amount of times that happened. I found an infinite level of resonance within the music which was steeped in humble, dreamy folk harmonies.

If you’re a fan of Tom Waits, Joni Mitchel, Iron and Wine, or Leonard Cohen I can gurantee you’ll want to soak up Semperosa’s timelessly ethereal sound.

Semperosa’s single “Treelawn” will be released in early July, 2018 alongside her debut album ‘It’s a Dream’. Indie Folk fans, you’ve got something seriously beautiful to look forward to.

Head on over to Semperosa’s official website to check out some of her earlier releases and for information on her upcoming tour dates.

Review by Amelia Vandergast