Musical Connections
Finding Joy One Album At A Time
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Thank you for visiting Musical Connections, a site I created to share albums I really like from beginning to end. Join my journey of musical discovery as I highlight albums in the alternative/indie and singer-songwriter/folk genres. These artists are niche, often flying under the radar of mainstream music coverage. I take my time selecting each album, sometimes listening to 25 or more before choosing one to feature. While I’m not a music critic and don’t write traditional reviews, I hope these selections help you discover artists and albums that resonate with you as much as they do with me. I let music speak for itself.
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About Right Now – EP
GaudionSinger/Songwriter2021About GaudionAustralian pop musician Gaudion is a gifted native of Sydney. Gaudion, one of the most intriguing up-and-coming performers on the field, has swiftly established a reputation for having a distinctive sound that combines appealing pop hooks with indie pop sensibilities.Full BioAlbum LinksTrack Video
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About Farewell
Alela DianeSinger/Songwriter2013About Alela DianeIndie folk artist whose unconventional melodies and dreamy acoustic style have drawn comparisons to contemporaries Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Aboa Sleeping
Burning HeartsPop/Rock2009About Burning HeartsFinnish indie pop stalwarts Jessika Rapo (vocalist for Le Futur Pompiste) and Henry Ojala (drummer for Cats on Fire) teamed up to form the sophisticated synth pop duo Burning Hearts in 2004.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Able Bodies
From Indian LakesAlternative2012About From Indian LakesFrom Indian Lakes began as the solo project of California-based singer/songwriter Joey Vannucchi.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack VideoAlbum Review
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Abide With Me: Celtic Hymns And Songs Of Faith
Orla FallonWorldwide2022About Orla FallonCeltic Woman harpist/vocalist spins Celtic pop in the vein of Enya, Clannad, and Loreena McKennitt.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack Video
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A’ Ghrian
NiteworksTraditional Folk2022About NiteworksNiteworks is a Scottish band known for their unique blend of traditional Celtic music and electronica. The band, formed on the Isle of Skye, incorporates bagpipes and Gaelic songs with modern electronic sounds. They are described as a forward-thinking act that creates an exciting and energetic soundscape. Niteworks recently announced their final year as a band…
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A.M.
Richard WaltersSinger/Songwriter2016About Richard WaltersAnthemic yet nuanced mix of guitar- and electronic-led indie pop from the British-born singer, songwriter, and composer.Full AllMusic BioAlbum LinksTrack Video
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Out of Date
I realized how woefully out of date I was, musically speaking, when I searched for artists similar to Chvrches and didn’t recognize any of them. I’d been listening to music I already owned for … well … never mind how many years.
