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Known best for her early work with Wim Wenders, and for her album "Colour Green," Sibylle Baier remains one of the most beautiful and elusive artists of recent times. After giving up a career in the arts in Germany to raise a family in America, her son found old recordings of her music from the 70s and compiled them into a CD album for her 50th birthday for her and all her party guests. Somehow J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr received a copy, and gave it to the execs at the Twin Orange label, where they ended up publishing it in 2006. "Colour Green" remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful albums I've ever heard. It's the perfect album for autumn, right as the leaves are changing.
Nov 10, 2023
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Originally recorded throughout the 1970s, but lost to the sands of time until 2004 when Sibylle‘s son passed her collection of recordings onto J.Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. the album was subsequently released via record label Orange Twin in 2006. Baier recorded the songs in the attic of her house while her family slept. This folk masterpiece is beautiful, melancholy and hopeful. Suits an optimistic morning or a rainy afternoon.
Jan 8, 2024
She was a force to be reckoned with. Finding this hidden gem was a gift. A collection of songs from 1970-1973, released in 2006.
Sep 19, 2024
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Everyone who loves Sibylle Baier really loves Sibylle Baier. If you go on a date and the other person is also a Sibylle fan then you have to fall in love. She’s this amazing German folk singer who made recordings in the 1970s which were only released in 2006. Her song Colour Green is the best song to walk sadly across bridges to, in my opinion.
Jul 25, 2023
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Poet & songwriter best known as the frontman of “Silver Jews,“ and the lesser known “Purple Mountains,“ Berman has a way of exploring the beauty in the darker aspects of life. Berman tragically took his in 2019. He had such a special way with words both as a poet and a songwriter. My favorite song of his, “Famous Eyes” is linked above.
Jan 25, 2024
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Founded in 1995, Broadcast was an English band that drew influences from 60s psychedelia, electronic, and experimental music. Following the death of their lead singer in 2011, Broadcast has found a new life and a cult following due to the mystery surrounding the band. I’ve linked my favorite album, Tender Buttons above.
Jan 29, 2024
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Due to the involvement of the US Military Sponsoring SXSW, many bands and artists have opted to pull out of SXSW as protest for the ongoing genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine. I’m very proud of my friends from Perfectly Imperfect and Baby’s All Right for dropping out of SXSW, and for standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Free Palestine 🍉
Mar 13, 2024