February 10th, 2006
Kelley Stoltz - Below The Branches
Having already committed the wonderful Law by Wisconsin band Cougar to my premature albums of 2006 list, I’ve discovered another gem. Hot on the heels of the impressive Sun Sun Sun by The Elected comes another Sub Pop gem. Kelley Stoltz is a Michigan-born, San-Franciso dweller who favours piano and reminds me of The Beach Boys, John Lennon, Nick Drake with a bit of Devendra Banhart thrown in. I’ve reviewed his excellent album Below The Branches in today’s Irish Times and there’s also an interview in the same issue if you’re curious about him.
You can find more info and some of his music over at myspace.com
February 10th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Will definitely check him out Sinead - looks very good.
I don’t know where you stand on trad music but you should check out Caoimhin Vallely’s album Strayaway -have posted review here - http://realitycheckdotie.blogspot.com/2006/02/music-to-marry-and-have-babies-with.html
February 11th, 2006 at 8:13 pm
read your review and twas fairly glowing! mish runs off to subpop to order it… btw my latest tip is the new errors mini album out at the end of the month, tis fantastic!