Showing posts with label The Modern Folk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Modern Folk. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The Modern Folk - American Mountain


Josh Moss, the DIYer behind The Modern Folk project released the follow up to last years American Cave, entitled American Mountain, which I'm guessing is the secret location of the cave. On this release Josh continues to play a plethora of intruments, guitars, bass, banjo, mandolin, melodica, drums, vocals but is accompanied by Bre Taylor on vocals and Kate Dwyer on fiddle adding a element of fun and spontaneity perfect for Josh's interpretation of traditional Folk songs, hence the name 'Modern Folk'  the album features three originals, The Holler, The Mountain and Nightmares show an ability to push boundaries while retaining the essence of Appalachian folk tales. There's a unique freshness here that's hard to pinpoint but you can feel it as much as hear it.
Josh is also a fellow blogger highlighting the many DIYers pursuing their passions on a shoe string and with any means at their disposal who deserve to be heard. 



Saturday, October 19, 2013

The Modern Folk - American Cave

One of the joys I get doing this blog is highlighting the DIYers' out there, the people pursuing their passions on a shoe string and with any means at their disposal, perhaps at the back of their minds is making something come of it but willing to just put it all out there for the love of their craft.
Josh Moss, The Modern Folk is one of those artists, heavily influenced by early American folk music, 70's songwriters such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, artsy power pop such as Bill Fox/The Mice, Alex Chilton/Big Star and Guided By Voices, and lofi/bedroom recording pioneers such as Alexander "Skip" Spence and R. Stevie Moore.
He states is ‘My only real goal with my music is to have people listen to it, which is why I post it as "name your own price" on bandcamp but encourage those who enjoy it to download it for free.’

While that is mighty fine of him, musicians like Josh, deserve any loose bills you can spare to help them continue the dream. American Cave captures the spirit of the creative process the young talented dreamers out there strive for. Have a listen and support.



recorded on the fourth of July on Division Street in Portland Oregon in the American Cave
released 10 October 2013
songs by josh moss except "shady grove", traditional tune arranged by josh moss
vocals & cover photo by Breanne Taylor 
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