Emily Dongray

Stories of the West “Maybe That’s Good for You” (Young Ancianos, 2020)

February 12, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Stories of the West is Tim Francis, a singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities, whose past is shrouded in mystery, or at least absent. There are no album notes, no bio, only a simple website to stream […]

Bart Budwig “Another Burn on the AstroTurf” (Fluff and Gravy, 2020)

January 22, 2020 Emily Dongray 0

Like many Americana artists, Bart Budwig is 90% cigarettes and beard, but unlike many, this one is 10% Hawaiian shirt. Mysteriously self-identifying as a “son of Idaho”, Budwig’s appearance is visually striking before the band even […]

Sam Weber “Everything Comes True” (Sonic Unyon, 2019)

December 16, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

I From North Saanich, Canada to L.A., Sam Weber is the musical ambassador for British Columbia. Touring since 2013, this talented multi-instrumentalist has written ‘Everything Will Come True’ both on the road and on his parent’s piano. […]

May Erlewine “Second Sight” (Earthwork, 2019)

December 10, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

Deep within the rustbelt, May Erlewine has written her 20th release to date bringing another slice of Big Rapids to the international stage. A multi-instrumentalist with soul, the daughter of Allmusic founder Michael Erlewine, and a […]

Dan Israel “Social Media Disorder” (Independent, 2019)

October 22, 2019 Emily Dongray 0

His most Pop and Rock release to date, Midwestern artist Dan Israel changes his life and with it his musical style. From the first trumpet blast, it is apparent that this album has diverged from the […]