RADAR: Something Different – Sharon Van Etten
Ok, so this may be a slight stretch for this blog, but I had to put this up. Sharon Van Etten, whose first album, Because I Was In Love blew me away when I got a hold of it this past spring and now she is about to drop her second LP, a seven song release called “epic”.
First and foremost, you can download the track “Love More”[DOWNLOAD} (right-click save-as) to convince you that she means business.
Great song writing, sparse but not empty textures, hypnotic harmonies. Just simple, great music. This track has a harmonium, which just makes it that much more awesome. Super tasteful and lyrically compelling. Might not hit you at first, but try it with headphones and no distraction. She’s got something special.
The LP was recorded in Philly’s Miner Street Studios.
Also, Weathervane Music, with Philadelphia radio station 88.5 WXPN (some of the classiest programming in town, trust me), created this great video series called “Shaking Through” which featured Sharon at Miner Street recording material for this new LP.
Check this out. It’s kinda hard to look away. Her music really haunts you.. in a good way.
Shaking Through: Sharon Van Etten from Weathervane Music on Vimeo.
That’s not all
Sharon will be at Zebulon in Brooklyn on July 7th to perform with a screening of The Builder.
Grab a copy of her LP from iTunes or sharonvanetten.com. Join the mailing list, whatever..
