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AURELIA ANNE COHEN – The truth about a beautiful artist

March 22, 2026

Balancing music, circus arts, and storytelling, Aurelia Anne Cohen has carved out a truly unique creative space within the American folk scene. In occasion of her latest release, the Anti-Corp Music’s The Magnolia Sessions, we got the chance to catch up with Aurelia herself. Learn more in our interview.

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KATHERINE PRIDDY- These Frightening and Strong Machines

March 17, 2026

Birmingham-based folk singer/songwriter Katherine Priddy is back with her third album, These Frightening Machines via Cooking Vinyl/V2 Records. An album “steeped in dreamy atmospheres”. Discover more on our review.

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AURELIA ANNE COHEN – The Truth about the Magnolia Session

February 11, 2026

The Magnolia Sessions are the brainchild of Anti-Corp/Black Matter Mastering owner Dan Emery. In this new instalment, it showcases the americana/folk/country artist Aurelia Anne Cohen

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Marissa Nadler. Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz

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MARISSA NADLER – Unconditional back to the roots

August 14, 2025

Listening to Marissa Nadler‘s music is like being hit by a slow-motion explosion.At first, you may remain indifferent and perhaps a little bored by these sparse, almost desert-like folk songs.…

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MACKENZIE GRANT – An interview with the artist

May 9, 2022

Nashville-based singer, songwriter and classically trained pianist MACKENZIE GRANT has returned to music after a 15-year break with her new full-length “Wonder World”. Discover more in this heart-felt interview.

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SHANNON CLARK & THE SUGAR – triumph over loss on new single premiered via Audiofemme ahead of new album out 5/14/21

February 20, 2021

Hailing from rustic Darke County, Ohio, Shannon Clark & the Sugar Americana/indie-soul act, Shannon Clark & the Sugar, announce their single, “Let It Ride” (out 2/19/21) from their first full…

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DELTA RAE – An interview with Brittany Hölljes

August 30, 2019

Interview by Miriam C. By now, you should have learned that Femme Metal Webzine doesn’t really care about musical boundaries and the business establishment and in a way, this is…

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The Secret Sisters – “You Don’t Own Me Anymore” (2017)

November 9, 2017

Label: New West Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Before going through some difficult times Laura and Lydia Rogers (a.k.a. The Secret Sisters) created two albums. Their new effort, “You Don’t…

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The Lumineers – “Cleopatra” (2016)

May 11, 2016

Label: Decca Records/Universal Music Review by Warren Mayocchi Folk rock is how The Lumineers describe themselves and that is what they deliver with an emphasis on modern American influences. Wesley…

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Delta Rae – “After It All” (2015)

March 25, 2015

Label: Sire/Warner Music Review by Luisa Mercier It was the spring of 2012 when I got this album from an unknown band so I could review it. I had never been…

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The Sterling Sisters – “Hale” (2013)

January 3, 2014

Label: Pesanta Urfolk Review by Luisa Mercier The Sterling Sisters are one of those bands that cannot go unnoticed. I never heard of them before, but as soon as I…

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Gin Wigmore – “Gravel and Wine” (2011)

October 31, 2013

Label: Island Records Australia Review by Luisa Mercier Gin is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, and “Gravel and Wine” is her second effort that is now being released globally. Even though coming…

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Indie Zone Reviews : Delta Rae – “Carry the Fire” (2012)

July 15, 2012

Label : Sire/Warner Music Review by Luisa Mercier I have to admit I am not that much into this kind of American blues/folk tinged rock, so I approached this record…

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Indie Zone Interview : Brittany Hölljes – Delta Rae

July 15, 2012

Interview by Luisa Mercier I had the pleasure to review the debut of Delta Rae, talented band from Duke, North Carolina. Their sound draws from several genres,…

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