Boston DIY Indie-Folks Release Entire Discography for Free
In the past few years the indie music world has seen an influx of bands that are heavily influenced by country, bluegrass and folk. Boston DIY collective Christians & Lions fall into this category, creating intimate, calming alt-country in the same vain as Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine and AA Bondy.
The group came together in 2004, when siblings Ben and Sam Potrykus (pictured at left) began writing songs that would eventually become the acoustic demo for their album More Songs for Dreamsleepers and The Very Awake. After some touring the brothers returned home and added several friends to the group, eventually rerecording the collection of songs into a full band album. Even with the addition of organ, singing saw and horns, it's easy to see the true driving force behind the band is the brothers Potrykus and their songs; a coupling of simple yet elegant acoustic guitar and dreamy vocals.
In the past few years the indie music world has seen an influx of bands that are heavily influenced by country, bluegrass and folk. Boston DIY collective Christians & Lions fall into this category, creating intimate, calming alt-country in the same vain as Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine and AA Bondy.
The group came together in 2004, when siblings Ben and Sam Potrykus (pictured at left) began writing songs that would eventually become the acoustic demo for their album More Songs for Dreamsleepers and The Very Awake. After some touring the brothers returned home and added several friends to the group, eventually rerecording the collection of songs into a full band album. Even with the addition of organ, singing saw and horns, it's easy to see the true driving force behind the band is the brothers Potrykus and their songs; a coupling of simple yet elegant acoustic guitar and dreamy vocals.After touring throughout the Northeast and the release of a 3 track single, Christians & Lions disbanded in the fall of 2007, their members moving on to new musical ve
ntures. It was around this time the band put all their previous output up for download on Floating Garbage Continent, their own home label. With several other projects going it seemed Christians & Lions would never play as a group again. However two years later, with the release of the new Bird's Milk EP, Christians and Lions began playing shows in the Boston area again with plans to release a new full-length sometime in 2010.
ntures. It was around this time the band put all their previous output up for download on Floating Garbage Continent, their own home label. With several other projects going it seemed Christians & Lions would never play as a group again. However two years later, with the release of the new Bird's Milk EP, Christians and Lions began playing shows in the Boston area again with plans to release a new full-length sometime in 2010.This band is undeniably talented and, should they continue creating music, I can see them establishing a strong following. Christians & Lions entire discography (two albums, one EP and one single) can be downloaded for free at Christians & Lions website in the album section.
RIYL: Alt Country, Indie Folk, AA Bondy, Rocky Votolato, Campfires
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The Internet is full of legal, free music. Every Friday Adjective! Animal! spotlights an artist who has released an EP, album or their full discography for nothing. Please support these artists who give away their music just so it will not go unheard by buying their merchandise or donating when possible. If you have a suggestion for Free Music Friday please email me at adjectiveanimal1@gmail.com.
RIYL: Alt Country, Indie Folk, AA Bondy, Rocky Votolato, Campfires
Myspace
Official
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The Internet is full of legal, free music. Every Friday Adjective! Animal! spotlights an artist who has released an EP, album or their full discography for nothing. Please support these artists who give away their music just so it will not go unheard by buying their merchandise or donating when possible. If you have a suggestion for Free Music Friday please email me at adjectiveanimal1@gmail.com.
2 comments:
The two full lengths are definitely fixtures in my record collection and, in my opinion, "The Root's Grave Is Above Ground" is one of the loveliest, most heart-wrenching songs ever written. Great choice for your first FMF.
haha i love the blog title man! well toro is bull in spanish and moi is me in english, but they're out of order, but you should still totally check out TORO Y MOI
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